Stowe

is a parish and small village about two miles north-east by east from Knighton, which contains 2,724a. 0r. 11p. of land. At the census of 1841 there were 38 houses and 135 souls. The township of Stowe contains 748a. 2r. 25p. of land, the rateable value of which is £531. The village is romantically situated, and surrounded by lofty hills. Edward Rogers, Esq., is the landowner in this township. The Church is dedicated to St. Michael, and the living a vicarage, in the patronage of the crown: incumbent, Rev. Thomas Green. The tithes are commuted for £250, of which £45 is apportioned to Clun Hospital. There is also glebe land of the annual value of £20. Directory.—Sarah Baldwin, miller and farmer, William Langford, stone mason, and Caleb Steadman, farmer.

Lurkinhope is a township in Stowe parish, containing 1,265a. 1r. 26p. of land, the rateable value of which is £586. 15s. The principal landowner is Charles Edwards, Esq. Sarah Bright is the resident farmer.

Weston is a small township in the parish of Stowe, containing 710 acres, the rateable value of which is £475. 10s. Edward Rogers, Esq., is sole owner in this township. Directory.—Charles Steadman, farmer, and Edward Turner, cattle dealer.