ROCK, a parish in the lower division of the hundred
of DODDINGTREE, county of WORCESTER, 4 miles
(S.W. by W.) from Bewdley, containing, with the hamlets
of Alton, Hightington, Lindons, and Snead, 1266
inhabitants. The living is a rectory, in the archdeaconry
of Salop, and diocese of Hereford, rated in the king's
books at £17. 11. 8. Mr. Woodhull and others were
patrons in 1812. The church, dedicated to St. Peter
and St. Paul, is very ancient. There is a charity school,
the salary of the master being paid out of the crown
rent.