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Rh MITCHAM. 855 MITCHEL-TROY. is also a district church at Manningtree, the living of which is a perpet. cur., val. 130. Mistley Hall, the old seat of the Rigby family, was demolished in 1845, and other buildings erected on its site. There is a Niili'Hial school. MITCHAM, a par. and post town in the second div. of the hiuid. of Wellington, co. Surrey, 4 miles N.W. of Croydon, and 9 S.W. of Westminster Bridge. It is a station on the Wimbledon and Croydon branch of the London and South- Western railway. The village, which is extensive, is situated on the road to Reigate, and on the river Wandle, celebrated for its trout. The greater portion of the land is laid out in vast plantations of camomile, liquorice, peppermint, lavender, and herb gardens, which supply the London market. It is also distinguished for its production of elms of stately growth, and a large quantity of roses are grown, which are used for Rowland's kalydor. A small common, at the en- trance into the village from London, still retains the name of Figge's Marsh, having been the property of Sir Kdward Figge. The parish is divided into Upper Mitcham, formerly called Witford, or Waterford, and Lower Mitcham, anciently Michelham. Many of the inhabitants are employed in the corn and tobacco mills, and some in calico-printing and in the bleaching-grounds. There are several stately old houses, with spacious walled gardens and pleasure-grounds. There are gas-works ; also a police station of the P division of metropolitan police. The air is remarkable for its salubrity, and so mild that it has been described as the Montpelier of England. The soil is a rich loam lying upon a sub- stratum of gravel of great depth. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Winchester, val. 456. The church, dedicated to SS. Peter and Paul, is a modern structure, having been rebuilt in 1822, with the exception of the square embattled tower, which is ancient and contains a peal of eight bells. The interior of the church contains tombs of Alderman Cowley and Mrs. Ilallam, the actress. The register dates from 155S. The parochial charities produce about 173, of which fi3 goes to the Sunday- school. The Miss Tate's almshouses, erected and en- dowed in 1829 for twelve females upwards of fifty-five years old, are situated 011 Lower Mitcham Green. There are National, infant, and Sunday schools. The Inde- pendents and Wesleyans have each a place of worship. Archbishop Crannier, Sir Julius Caesar, Sir Walter Ra- leigh, Dr. Donne, and Mosc-s Mendez were residents of this parish. Mitcham Grove was presented by Lord Clivi; to his counsel Wedderburn. M1TCHELDEVER, UPPER and LOWER, bunds. in the Winchester and N. divs. of co. Hants, containing the pars, of Farley-C'hamberlayne, Mitcheldever, North- ington, East Stratton, Swarraton, and part of King's- Worthy, comprising an area of 16,750 acres. MITCHELDEVER, or MICHELDEVER, a par. and post town in the above hund., co. Hants, 7 miles N. of Winchester, and 9 S. by E. of Whitchurch. The village, which is chiefly agricultural, is situated on the South- Western railway, on which there is a station about 2i miles from the village ; the post-office adjoins the Station. The par. includes the tythgs. of West Stratton and Weston-Colley. The living is a vie.* with the cur. of East Stratton annexed, in the dioc. of Winchester, val. 326. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a modern structure with an embattled tower. The interior contains monuments by Chantrey, and tablets to the Baring family. The church was erected in lieu of the old one destroyed by fire in 1806, with the exception of a portion of the old tower, at an expense of 10,000, entirely defrayed by Sir Francis Baring. There are almshouses for fifty
 * iid infirm poor, also a free school.

MITCHELL, or M1DSHALL, co. Cornwall. See ST. MICHAEL. MIT CHELLDEAN, or MICHELDEAN, a par. and post town in the hund. of St. Briavel's, co. Gloucester, 2 miles S. of Mitchelldean Road railway station, 6 N.W. of Newnham, and 11 W. of Gloucester. The village, which is of ancient date, was formerly held by the Grcyndouis. There are coal and iron works, also tan- neries. The parish, which is of small extent, is situated within the limits of Dean Forest. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Gloucester and Bristol, val. 141. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, is an ancient stone structure with a lofty spired tower 156 feet high, con- taining a clock and eight bells. The church has a carved oak roof and wall paintings of Edward IV.'s time. It contains several old tombs and an antique font. The parochial charities produce about 89 per annum, of which 62 goes to Lane's free school for both sexes. There is a place of worship for the Independents. The Wilderness is the principal residence. Maynard Col- chester, Esq., is lord of the manor. MIT CHELGROVE, a seat of the Duke of Norfolk, co. Sussex, 4 miles E. by N. of Arundel. It is a mansion in the pointed style, and formerly belonged to the Shelley family. MITCHELMERSII, or MICHELMERSH, a par. in the hund. of Lower Thorngate, Romsey div. of co. Hants, 4 miles N.E. of Romsey, its post town, and 11 from Southampton. The village is situated near the Andover canal, and is wholly agricultural. The par. is extensive, containing the hinlts. of Braehfield and Aw- bridge. The tithes have been commuted for a rent- charge of 814. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Winchester, val. 550, in the patron, of the bishop. The parish church, dedicated to St. Mary, is an ancient flint and stone structure, and has recently been restored. It has a font of great antiquity, and the eastern window is of stained glass. There is a tablet bearing date 1538 ; also an effigy of a knight in armour. There is also a district church at Brashfield, the living of which is a perpet. cur.,* val. 50. The register dates from 1558. The parochial charities produce about 9 per annum, which goes to a Sunday-school. There are three parochial schools, and a place of worship for the Wesleyans ; also ono at Awbridge for the Independents. MITCHELSTOWN, a small post and market town in the par. of Brigown, bar. of Condons and Clan- gibbon, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 30 miles N.N.E. of Cork, and 128 from Dublin. It is situated on the road fr.om thence to Cork, and on a small tributary to the river Funcheon. It is a chief police station, and contains the parish church, a Roman Catholic chapel, barracks, fever hospital, and a dispensary within the Fermoy Poor-law Union. Petty sessions are held fort- nightly. On one side of a square stands Kingston Col- lege, an institution founded by James Baron Kingston in 1760. It provides a house and small income for twelve decayed gentlemen and gentlewomen. The Kingston family have been the principal and liberal agents in the improvements and maintenance of the town. A castle was founded here by the White Knight, or Clangibbon, who was an extensive landowner of the surrounding district. The castle was taken by the insurgents in 1641, and in 1645 by Lord Castlehaven ; and it subsequently came into the possession of the Fentons and Kings. Earl Kingston, of Mitchelstown Castle, is the present lord of the manor. Thursday is market day. Fairs are held on the 10th January, 25th March, 23rd May, 30th July, 12th November, and 2nd December. MITCHELSTOWN, a par. in the bar. of Lower Slane, co. Meath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles S.E. of Nobber, its post town. It is 2J miles long by three-quarters of a mile in breadth. The soil is good. The road from Kells to Ardee crosses the interior. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Meath, val. with Syddan, 225, in the patron, of the crown and bishop alternately. MITCHELSTOWN CAVES, a series of stalactite caves 6 miles E.N.E. of Mitchelstown, extending between the cos. Cork and Limerick, prov. of Munster, Ireland. They occur near the Galtee and Knockmeal- down mountains, on the Cahir road. The most notable objects are the Drum, Pyramid, Garret Cave, and Kingston Gallery. MITCHEL-TROY, a par. in the upper div. of the hund. of Ragland, co. Monmouth, 2i miles S.W. of Monmouth, its post town. It is situated on the southern