MADRESFIELD, a parish in the lower division of
the hundred of PERSHORE, county of WORCESTER, 6
miles (N. W. by N.) from Upton upon Severn, containing
202 inhabitants. The living is a rectory, in the
archdeaconry and diocese of Worcester, rated in the
king's books at £3. 13. 11. Earl Beauchamp was
patron in 1793. The church exhibits some portions
of ancient architecture. Ann Bull, in 1705, bequeathed
£ 25, for the produce of which six children are taught
to read. Madresfield Court, a fine ancient mansion, is
the seat of Earl Beauchamp.