MAULDEN, a parish in the hundred of REDBORNESTOKE,
county of BEDFORD, 1 mile (E.) from
Ampthill, containing 1017 inhabitants. The living is
a rectory, in the archdeaconry of Bedford, and diocese
of Lincoln, rated in the king's books at £ 15. 9. 7, and
in the patronage of the Marquis of Ailesbury. The
church, dedicated to St. Mary, is principally in the
later style of English architecture, and has lately received
an addition of one hundred and ten free sittings,
the Incorporated Society for the enlargement of
churches and chapels having granted £30 towards defraying
the expense. There is a place of worship for
Baptists. Sundry benefactions have been made for the
instruction of children, producing £8.10. a year, which
is paid to the master of a Sunday school.