Archdeaconry of Montgomery
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Archdeaconry of Montgomery is an archdeaconry within the Diocese of St Asaph. It covers the eastern area of Montgomeryshire and includes Welshpool, Newtown, and Llanfyllin. Originally part of the Archdeaconry of Powys, which dated from the Medieval period. The Archdeaconry of Powys was reconstituted by an Order in Council in 1844, when it was split into the Archdeaconry of Montgomery and the Archdeaconry of St Asaph. In recent years the Archdeacon has lived in 17th century half-timbered Vicarage at Berriew.
Archdeacons
Former Archdeacons include:
1848–1861: William Clive, Vicar of Welshpool 1819–1865. He was the son of William Clive MP, who was the brother of Sir Robert Clive.
1861–1886: Henry Powell Ffoulkes, Rector of Whittington, Oswestry, 1879–1886.
1886-1916: (d.) David Thomas (Archdeacon of Montgomery). Rector of Llandrinio.
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