GOTHAM, a parish in the southern division of the
wapentake of RUSHCLIFFE, county of NOTTINGHAM, 7s
miles (S.S.W.) from Nottingham, containing 625 inha-
bitants. The living is a rectory, in the archdeaconry of
Nottingham, and diocese of York, rated in the king's
books at £ 19. 8. 6., and in the patronage of Lord
St. John, the Duke of Portland, Earl Howe, and George
Savile Foljambe, Esq., in rotation. The church is dedicated
to St. Lawrence. There is a place of worship for
Wesleyan Methodists. A school is supported by the
voluntary contributions of Earl Howe and the rector.
Limestone and gypsum are obtained in the parish; the
latter, when burnt and pulverised, makes an excellent
plaister for floors.