Church repairs
Series: Daily Telegraph ; 29 March 2000, 9 | Independent ; 29 March 2000, 9(2)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: A High Court judge has ordered a landowner to honour an ancient liability to pay for repairs to the chancel of the local 13th century village church. The landowner's farm is a 'rectorial property' , making him a lay rector and people holding this title are liable for maintenance of the church chancel. This ancient custom is supported by the Chancel Repairs Act 1932.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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A High Court judge has ordered a landowner to honour an ancient liability to pay for repairs to the chancel of the local 13th century village church. The landowner's farm is a 'rectorial property' , making him a lay rector and people holding this title are liable for maintenance of the church chancel. This ancient custom is supported by the Chancel Repairs Act 1932.