Hulcote
Timeline

1541: Thomas Chernocke bought Hulcote Manor.

c.1590: The present church dates from the late 16th century although the list of incumbents goes back to 1221.

1750: The two parishes of Hulcote and Salford were united for ecclesiastical purposes.

19th Century: Hulcote Manor House demolished in the early 19th century, in 1671 the building was recorded as having 17 hearths.

1880c: The windmill dismantled.

1899c: The church was disused except for burials.

1910: The watermill ceased working, all the machinery was removed and the shell converted into a private house.

1930s: The church was closed until 1953 when it was re-opened after re-roofing and other repairs.

1933: The two civil parishes of Hulcote and Salford joined together to form the parish of Hulcote & Salford.

1971: Further repairs to the church took place.

The newspapers cuttings collection at Bedford Central Library.
PICKFORD, C. Bedfordshire Churches in the 19th Century. Beds Historical Record Soc. Vol.73 1994.

Page last updated: 29th January 2014