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ED - Diocese of Chester - 16th century-21st century
- A - Administration

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Sub-section
Reference	EDA 17
Title	Archdeaconries
Description	Reports vary in detail, some supply a considerable amount of detail on the history and condition of the church
Administrative History	The Inspection of Churches Measure, 1955, required parishes to secure an architect's report on the condition of the building and fabric of the church. Copies of the reports were sent to the incumbent, archdeacon and diocesan secretary.

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