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St Giles (Camberwell) 1867

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]

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CAGE—CAMBERWELL GREEN.
A piece of freehold ground situate on the east side of the
road leading from Camberwell Green to Denmark Hill,
belonging to the Parish, upon which the old Watch House
and Cage formerly stood; let on lease to Mr. James
Smith for 60 years, from Michaelmas 1862, at a rental of
£7 per annum.
This rent also forms part of the General Fund handed
over to the Distribution Committee.
BURSTEDS.
A parcel of land containing about 2 roods, situate near St.
Mary's Church, Peckham, formerly part of "Peckham
Fields." This land is now let to Mrs. Hargood, under
resolution of the Trustees, dated 7th November, 1867, as a
yearly tenant at £3 per annum,
The rent forms part of the General Fund for Distribution.
SIR THOMAS HUNT'S GIFT.
A legacy of £2 13s. 4d. per annum, charged upon four
houses formerly standing in Kent Street, Southwark (now
pulled down), left by Will of Sir Thomas Hunt, dated 28th
April, 1625.
The proceeds form one of the special gifts distributed
by the Churchwardens in bread. (Vide Distribution Account.)
ENGINE HOUSE—CAMBERWELL.
At a Vestry on the 7th Sept., 1809, it was reported to the
Parishioners "that Mr. Edmonds had given the Freehold