BACTON, a parish in the hundred of WEBTREE,
county of HEREFORD, 11 miles (S.W. by W.) from
Hereford, containing 120 inhabitants. The living is ,a
discharged rectory, in the archdeaconry and diocese
of Hereford, rated in the king's books at £3. 13. 4V
and in the patronage of Sir Hungerford Hoskyns, Bart.
The church is dedicated to St. Faith. A great quantity
of limestone and some marble are obtained here. A
coui-t baron is held septennially. A parochial school
was established in 1824, and is supported by subscription:
four poor children are taught for an endowment
by Mr. Oliver. Here are two chalybeate springs.