CERNEY (NORTH), a parish in the hundred of
RAPSGATE, county of GLOUCESTER, 4 miles (N.) from
Cirencester, containing, with the tythings of Calmsden
and Woodmancote, 562 inhabitants. The living is a
rectory, in the archdeaconry and diocese of Gloucester,
rated in the king's books at £21. 10. 7., and in the
patronage of the Master and Fellows of University
College, Oxford. The church is dedicated to All Saints.
The Roman Fosse-way traces the eastern boundary of this
parish, in which may also be seen vestiges of a Roman
fortress with circumvallations. Races are annually held
here.