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Cropthorne

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Cropthorne

Cropthorne church The setting sun casting long shadows over Cropthorne church which is dedicated to St Michael.
Cropthorne church Credit: Philip Halling

Cropthorne is a picturesque village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Avon, it lies approximately three miles east of the market town of Pershore. The village is predominantly rural and encompasses an area of about 1.5 square miles.

With its origins dating back to medieval times, Cropthorne is steeped in history and boasts several notable landmarks. St. Michael's Church, a Grade I listed building, stands prominently at the heart of the village. This beautiful Norman church features a striking tower and houses a collection of historic artifacts.

The village is renowned for its attractive thatched cottages and traditional architecture, which contribute to its quintessential English charm. Lush green fields, rolling hills, and the scenic River Avon create a picturesque backdrop for the village, making it an ideal location for countryside walks and outdoor activities.

Cropthorne is a close-knit community, with a population of around 600 residents. The village has a strong sense of community spirit and hosts various events throughout the year, including a popular annual summer fete. Amenities in the village include a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and a post office.

The surrounding area is known for its fertile agricultural land, and farming plays a significant role in the local economy. However, many residents also commute to nearby towns for employment opportunities.

In summary, Cropthorne is a charming village in Worcestershire, known for its historic landmarks, stunning natural scenery, and strong community ties.

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Cropthorne church The setting sun casting long shadows over Cropthorne church which is dedicated to St Michael.
Cropthorne church
The setting sun casting long shadows over Cropthorne church which is dedicated to St Michael.
Memorial tomb, Cropthorne church
Memorial tomb, Cropthorne church
Memorial tomb, Cropthorne church
Memorial tomb, Cropthorne church
Memorial effigies, Cropthorne church Effigies on a memorial tomb, Cropthorne church.
Memorial effigies, Cropthorne church
Effigies on a memorial tomb, Cropthorne church.
Memorial effigies, Cropthorne church
Memorial effigies, Cropthorne church
Memorial effigy, Cropthorne church
Memorial effigy, Cropthorne church
Organ in Cropthorne Church Maker and Year unknown. Thought to be 200 years old. Was originally in St Andrew's church, Pershore, and bought to Cropthorne in 1919. Now electric blower, but original handle still survives.
Organ in Cropthorne Church
Maker and Year unknown. Thought to be 200 years old. Was originally in St Andrew's church, Pershore, and bought to Cropthorne in 1919. Now electric blower, but original handle still survives.
St Michael's Church, Cropthorne Grade I listed. Parts of the Chancel date from 1100, the tower is 12th C, a spire was planned, but never carried out. The rest of the church is 14th C. Restored in 1893. Lady Chapel in South arcade, with glass from late 13th C. There is a stone cross recovered from the window sill in the south aisle, believed to be from about 800 AD. The church contains two fine tombs to the Dingley family.
St Michael's Church, Cropthorne
Grade I listed. Parts of the Chancel date from 1100, the tower is 12th C, a spire was planned, but never carried out. The rest of the church is 14th C. Restored in 1893. Lady Chapel in South arcade, with glass from late 13th C. There is a stone cross recovered from the window sill in the south aisle, believed to be from about 800 AD. The church contains two fine tombs to the Dingley family.
Memorial to Edward and Joyce Dingley, Cropthorne church There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2620838">SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray</a> The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Memorial to Edward and Joyce Dingley, Cropthorne church
There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Prayer Book, Dingley Memorial, Cropthorne church There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2620838">SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray</a> The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Prayer Book, Dingley Memorial, Cropthorne church
There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Edward Dingley, Memorial, Cropthorne church There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2620838">SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray</a> The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Edward Dingley, Memorial, Cropthorne church
There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Joyce Dingley, memorial, Cropthorne church There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2620838">SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray</a> The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Joyce Dingley, memorial, Cropthorne church
There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Sons of Edward and Joyce Dingley There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2620838">SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray</a> The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Sons of Edward and Joyce Dingley
There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Edward Dingley and wife Joyce There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2620838">SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray</a> The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Edward Dingley and wife Joyce
There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Francis and Elizabeth Dineley Memorial, Cropthorne church Note the stars and dots on the pillow from the Dinely coat of arms.
Francis and Elizabeth Dineley Memorial, Cropthorne church
Note the stars and dots on the pillow from the Dinely coat of arms.
Sons of Francis and Elizabeth Dineley, Cropthorne church There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2620838">SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray</a> The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Sons of Francis and Elizabeth Dineley, Cropthorne church
There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Elizabeth Dineley, memorial, Cropthorne church There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2620838">SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray</a> The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Elizabeth Dineley, memorial, Cropthorne church
There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Francis Dineley, Memorial, Cropthorne church There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2620838">SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray</a> The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
Francis Dineley, Memorial, Cropthorne church
There are two tombs to the Dingley or Dineley family in the church of St Michael's, Cropthorne. One is for Francis Dineley, the other for his grandson Edward Dingley. The Dineleys date back to the 14th Century, mostly around the area of Cropthorne and Charlton, Worcestershire. Francis Dineley (1550 - 1624) and his wife Elizabeth Bigge (1554 - 1632) are shown as effigies on a tomb chest; he in armour and she in the dress of the period. They were married for 50 years. He was killed in a duel in 1624. They had 19 children in all, 11 sons and 8 daughters, and these are shown in detail around the base of the tomb. One boy died in infancy, and 2 boys and 1 girl died as babies. Their cradles can be seen, as if flying. The eldest son was Henry, Edward Dingley's father. Edward Dingley (1592 - 1646) is depicted in the tomb nearby, with his wife Joyce. They are shown kneeling in mourning dress at a prie-dieu under a canopy supported by black marble columns. Their 4 sons and 3 daughters are shown as weepers below. One son died in infancy and is shown on a strange pedestal. All the children's hands have been removed, as seen elsewhere. SK9488 : Isabel Wray on Tomb of Sir Christopher Wray The Charlton Dingley line died out in 1809.
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Cropthorne is located at Grid Ref: SO9944 (Lat: 52.100698, Lng: -2.003691)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

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Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgdgtm
Naptan Street: Brook Lane
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 52.0991799/-2.0079271
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Cropthorne School
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G672002
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Cropthorne School
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: School
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdwawp
Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1024392/-2.0035817
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Bus Stop
Middle Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G672008
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Middle Lane
Naptan Crossing: Middle Lane
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdwdap
Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1015891/-2.0052338
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.1042716/-2.0053604
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Post Box
Collection Plate: CP7
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 09:00
Historic Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: WR10 311
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.1030512/-2.0027797
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Recycling
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Shoes: yes
Lat/Long: 52.1024741/-2.003476
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.0992253/-1.9974185
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.0974401/-2.0036063
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.0991247/-2.0053666
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.0999119/-2.0052114
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.0991843/-2.0052761
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0967538/-2.0064766
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0973874/-2.0047886
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0982086/-2.0028818
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0987772/-2.0014614
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0995993/-1.9994548
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1004503/-1.9973964
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Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 52.10412/-2.0012089
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Post Box
Collection Plate: CP7
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 08:00
Historic Operator: Post Office
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: WR10 224
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.0977613/-2.0085913
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HE Ref: 442623
Historic: monument
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: cross
Source Listed Status: English Heritage
Lat/Long: 52.1041278/-2.0012967
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0995658/-2.0019874
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0995642/-2.0020893
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.100556/-2.0036423
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1021674/-1.9990906
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1014359/-1.999096
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1014342/-1.9991899
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1009399/-2.0003083
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1013568/-2.0002279
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1011788/-2.0002493
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1010964/-2.0002681
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1014457/-2.0001286
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1029154/-2.0011452
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1028989/-2.0009038
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1029516/-2.0005175
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1029977/-2.0002896
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Cropthorne
Power: transformer
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.1019355/-2.0062736
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Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1019956/-2.0064472
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1021513/-2.0068516
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1029714/-2.0077541
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Field Barn Lane Caravan Park
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0975762/-2.0004317
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0972961/-2.0006149
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0970374/-2.0033097
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Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0977105/-2.0037369
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Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0981249/-2.0043712
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0987354/-2.0053509
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Cropthorne East
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.1033145/-2.0008978
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1028906/-2.0013195
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1022176/-2.0017031
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Field Barn Lane
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.1015841/-2.0020169
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Middle Lane
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.1000584/-2.0014469
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1002133/-2.0014107
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Blacksmiths Lane Cropthorne
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.1021287/-1.9981015
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1013003/-1.9986863
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MKI Cropthorne
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.1007224/-1.9988103
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1005247/-2.0000428
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1003105/-2.0015368
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1008674/-2.0023944
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Cropthorne Central
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.1005655/-2.0030838
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0999991/-2.0044027
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Cropthorne South
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0984808/-2.0078896
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0988738/-2.0070192
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0992462/-2.0061395
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0998377/-2.0066853
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Brook Lane
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.1004073/-2.0072244
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1006088/-2.007433
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1014589/-2.0107797
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1012266/-2.0090269
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1013947/-2.0097806
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1010515/-2.0082396
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1015359/-2.0090275
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1021134/-2.0094151
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1028313/-2.0089417
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1035715/-2.0084535
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