EASTHAM, a parish in the upper division of the hundred of DODDINGTREE, county of WORCESTER, 4 miles (E.) from Tenbury, comprising the chapelries of Child-Hanley and Orleton, and containing 677 inhabitants. The living is a rectory with that of Hanley-William, in the archdeaconry of Salop, and diocese of Hereford, rated in the king's books at £28. 15. 10. The church, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, has lately received an addition of eighty free sittings, the Incorporated Society for tile enlargement of churches and chapels having granted £40 towards defraying the expense.