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Cropthorne

Civil Parish in Worcestershire Wychavon

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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 civil parish located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Avon, it is part of the Wychavon district. The parish covers an area of approximately 7.2 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 800 residents.

Cropthorne is a picturesque village known for its charming rural setting and quaint character. The parish is primarily comprised of agricultural land, with rolling hills and scenic countryside surrounding the village. The River Avon meanders through the area, providing a serene and beautiful backdrop.

The village itself boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The name "Cropthorne" is believed to have Anglo-Saxon origins, indicating its ancient roots. The architecture in Cropthorne reflects its historical significance, with several listed buildings and traditional thatched cottages dotting the landscape.

Despite its small population, Cropthorne is a close-knit community that takes pride in its local amenities. The village has a primary school, a church, and a community hall, which serves as a hub for various activities and events. Additionally, there is a pub that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and visitors.

Cropthorne is also well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. This allows residents to easily access the wider range of amenities and employment opportunities in the surrounding areas.

Overall, Cropthorne is a charming and idyllic civil parish that offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, while still providing convenient access to larger urban centers.

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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: SO9943 (Lat: 52.093416, Lng: -2.003208)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wychavon

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Wyre Piddle sits on the bank of the River Avon and Piddle Brook. In Worcestershire England.

Wyre Piddle sits on the bank of the River Avon. Worcestershire, England. near to where the Piddle Brook meets the Avon ...

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Located within 500m of 52.093416,-2.003208
New Inn
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G072401
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: New Inn
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Public House
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdwmtj
Naptan Street: B4084
Naptan Verified: no
Note: not seen on ground
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Lat/Long: 52.0957836/-2.0038322
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.0974401/-2.0036063
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Lat/Long: 52.0962056/-2.0031103
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Lat/Long: 52.0958412/-2.003822
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Lat/Long: 52.0901816/-2.0082791
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0962069/-2.0077751
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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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Pershore Road Cropthorne
Power: pole
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Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0955898/-2.0029094
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Field Barn Lane Caravan Park
Power: pole
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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: 52.0963907/-2.0012069
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0962844/-2.0020605
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0970374/-2.0033097
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0961711/-2.0029939
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Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0977105/-2.0037369
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Smokey Lane Holdings
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0931012/-2.0035411
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0925693/-2.0037087
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0919575/-2.0036463
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0912102/-2.0035659
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The Orchards Cropthorne
Power: pole
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Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0909242/-2.0033707
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0903211/-2.0029396
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0896256/-2.0024541
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0890055/-2.0020203
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