KYRE (GREAT), a parish in the upper division of
the hundred of DODDINGTREE, county of WORCESTER,
4 miles (S. E.byS.) from Tenbury, containing 162 inhabitants.
The living is a discharged rectory, in the archdeaconry
of Salop, and diocese of Hereford, rated in the
king's books at £6. 17. 8., and in the patronage of
Mrs. Pitts. The church is dedicated to St. Mary. An
almshouse for eight poor widows, who are partly
clothed and receive 2s. 6d, per week, was founded by
Mr. Fettiplace.