STEDHAM, a parish in the hundred of EASEBOURNE, rape of CHICHESTER, county of SUSSEX, 2 miles (W. N.W.) from Midhurst, containing 453 inhabitants. The living is a rectory, with that of Heyshot united, in the archdeaconry and diocese of Chichester, rated in the king's hooks at £17. 18. 6., and in the patronage of Lord Selsey. The church is dedicated to St. James.