The
RECTORS OF BRINKWORTH
With Names of Patrons and Dates of Institution


A Norman Church existed here before this present one.  The date when it was built is not precisely known, and there is no record of the earlier Rectors.  But the Rectory was given, by the name of BRYKELSWORTH, during the reign of Henry 1 (1100-1135) to the Cathedral Church of Old Sarum; and in the reign of Stephen (1135-1154), by the name of WRYNCHEWURTH, for use of the Master of a School there.  In the Charter of Confirmation by Henry II (1154-1189) it is called BRYGHTELESWORD.

Date		Patron		Rector		Notes   [Some text not readable]
1312		Abbey of Malmesbury		Gllychardus de Pardy
1331		The King, for Abbey of Malmesbury		John de Badmington
1344		Wm. De Bohun, Earl of Northampton		John de Batisford on death of J.de B.
1346		The King, for Abbey of Malmesbury		John de Bishopston
1361		The King, for Abbey of Malmesbury		Richard de Hatheleseye
				William Louedere		Probably xx between 1364-137x, during which time there is a long deficiency in the Episcipal Registers.  Rector of Rushall 1383-1392.  Rector of Mildenhall 1393-1404.
1383		Abbey of Malmesbury		Richard Benet by exchange with W.L.		Rector of Rushall 1373-1383
1383		Abbey of Malmesbury		William Odecombe by exchange with R.B.		Vicar of Wodesden, Lincoln Diocese 1355.
1384		Abbey of Malmesbury		John de Malton by exchange with W.O.		Rector of Cricklade St. Sampson 1403-
1403		Abbey of Malmesbury		Walter Lambard by exchange with J. de M.		Rector of Cricklade St. Sampson 1402-1403.  It was probably about this time that the existing Normal Tower of the Church, and the Chancel (since replaced) were rebuilt.
1417		Abbey of Malmesbury		John Duffield instead of W.L.
1419		Abbey of Malmesbury		Alexander Sparwe instead of J.D.
1421		Abbey of Malmesbury		Walter Tilleby instead of A.S.
1422		Abbey of Malmesbury		Walter Bagge instead of W.T.
1462		Cecilia, Mother of King Edward IV		John London on death of W.B.
				Richard Machon		Vicar of Minety 1471-1475.  Rector of Crudwell 1478.
1492		Abbey of Malmesbury		John Lychefield on death of R.M.
1511		Abbey of Malmesbury		Thomas Hedd on death of J.L.
1521		John and Thomas Huntbache		Humfry Brockhurst on death of T.H.		Still Rector in 1535 at the time of the Valor Ecclesiastians.
1521		The Exempted Abbey of Meldun		John Walleis		This Institution was apparently invalid, the presentation having been granted to J.S.T. Huntbache.
				William Buckley
1560		Isabella, Widow of Sir John Ayliffe, dec.		John Somerfield on death of W.B.
1567		Richard Tanner by leave of John Ayliffe, gent		John White on death of J.S.
				Edward Hutchins		Instituted between xx xx, during which times there were deficies in the Episcipal Registry, both of Sarum xx-xx, and also Rector of Nettleton at the time of his death.  [More text but mostly not readable.]
1629		Rowland Wilson of Longon, merchant, and Nicholas Crispe for this turn		Tobias Crispe on death of E.H.		A xx Puritan preacher.  B.A. Christs College Cambridge xx.  M.A. Xx College Oxford 1627.  Died in London 27th February 1643 [or 1645].  Buried ----.  The Holy Table, the Silver xx and Flagon and the Pulpit were presented to the Church while he was Rector.
1643				William Dowdeswell on resignation of T.C.		Pembroke College Oxford.  xx 1642.  Canon of Worcester 1660-1678.  Buried at Brinkworth May 1671.
1646		[During the Commonwealth]		John Harding A.A. Intr- Rector (1646-1669?)		Magdelen College, Oxford.  ("A most vibrant Presbytarian.")  N.A. 1823.  Fellow and D.D. 1648.  [Rest of text not readable.]
16--				William Dowdeswell		Again obtains possession, and seems to have xx the Living until his death in 167x.  (See Parish Register.)
				Andrew Harris		This Institution does not appear in the Episcipal Registers, and he can only have been Rector a a few months.  Probably Andrew Harris H.A. Christ Church College, Oxford 1635.  Vicar of xx.
1---		George Ayliffe, Armiger		Francis Henry Cary on cessation of A.H.		M.A. Christ Church, Oxford 1669.  Rector of Stow-nine Church, Northants xx.
1711		George Ayliffe, Armiger		Richard Copson on death of F.H.C		Pembroke College, Oxford.  M.A. 1709.  In 1729 the Silver Salver was given to the Church.
1732		Judith Ayliffe, Spinster		William Thornton on death of R.C.		Perhaps of Hart Hall, Oxford.  M.A. 1708.
1760		Rt. Hon. Henry Fox		Simon Crook on death of W.T.		Queens College, Oxford.  M.A. 1712.  Rector of Foxley 1727-33 and of Bremhilham 1729-1760.
1763		Rt. Hon. Henry Fox		James Sparrow on death of S.C.		University College, Oxford.  A.A. 1726.  Rector of St. Swithins, Wa-- for 40 years.  Memorial Tablet there.  Rector of Broughton Gifford 1745-1765.  Preb of Sarum 1767-1770.
1774		Lord Holland		Benjamin Blaney on death of J.S.		Canon of Christ Church & D.D. 1757.  Regius Professor of Hebrew 1787-1807.  Rector of Poulshot 1735-xx.
1780		Henry Richard, Lord Holland		John Penton on resignation of B.B.		M.A. Cambridge.  Died 12th October 1802.  Buried in Abbey Church, Bath.  Memorial Tablet there.
1802		Henry Richard, Vassel, Lord Holland		Matthew Marsh on death of J.P.		Christ Church College, Oxford.  B.D. 1801.  Chancellor of Sarum 1819.  Prebendary 1823.  xx.  Xx 1825 until death.
1841		Pembroke College, Oxford		Charles Wightwick on death of M.M.		Pembroke College, Oxford.  B.D. 1822.  Fellow 1862.  Wxx 1822.  Rector of Pitney 1819.
1861		Pembroke College, Oxford		William de Quetteville on death of C.W.		Pembroke College Oxford.  M.A. 1854.  Fellow 1851-62.  The Chancel was rebuilt and the East Window fitted with stained glass while he was Rector.
1896		Pembroke College, Oxford		Robert G. Livingstone on resignation of R.G.L.		Pembroke College, Oxford.  M.A. 1863.  Fellow 1858-94.  Dean & Hon. Canon of Bristol 1902.  The Nave was restored and a new Organ placed in the Gallery and a sixth Bell added to the Church Peal during this Incumbancy.
1936		The Bishop of Bristol		Ronald Erskine Ramsay on death of R.G.L.		M.A. Xx.  Xx, Bristol.  Cxx for Bishop of Malmesbury 1927.  Archdeacon of Swindon 1928.
1950		The Bishop of Bristol		Leonard C. Cornwell on resignation of R.E.R.		M.A. Cambridge.  B.D. London.  Archdeacon of Swindon 1947.
1961		The Bishop of Bristol		Godfrey C. W. Wallis on resignation of L.C.C.		M.C. 1945.  M.A. Oxon.  Rector of Brinkworth with Dauntsey.
1972		The Bishop of Bristol		Gordon E. Boocock on resignation of G.C.W.W.		Rector of Brinkworth with Dauntsey.
1974		The Bishop of Bristol		Christopher L. Sutch on death of G.E.B.		M.A. Oxon.  Rector of Brinkworth with Dauntsey.
1989		The Bishop of Bristol		Derek Ormston on resignation of C.L.S.		Diploma. Of Theology.  Rector of Brinkworth with Dauntsey, also Chaplain to New College Swindon.