HINLIP, a parish in the lower division of the hundred
of OSWALDSLOW, county of WORCESTER, 3 miles
(N. E. by N.) from Worcester, containing 129 inhabitants.
The living is a discharged rectory, in the archdeaconry
and diocese of Worcester, rated in the king's
books at £5. 16. 0. James West, Esq. was patron in
1815. The church is dedicated to St. James. The Birmingham
and Worcester canal passes along the southern
boundary of the parish. Hinlip, or Hendlip Hall, is a
perfect and interesting specimen of the style of building
inthe time of Henry VIII.; it is also noted as having
been the property and residence of Thomas Habingdon,
author of copious manuscript collections for the history
of Worcestershire.