Margaret Barnard (c.1625-1716): servant for over 70 years to the Earls of Bristol

Above the south-west door of the church of St Mary Magdalene at Castleton a stone plaque records the long service of Margaret Barnard to the Earls of Digby, and also her gift of £20 towards the building of the church: ‘Here lieth the Body of MARGARET BARNARD An old faithful servant to ye Earls of … Read more