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St Michael's Church

Other OS name in the Parish of Stour Provost

Etymology

, cf . 'church of Stourprewes '1358 Pat ; the abbey of St Leger of Préaux ( v. par . name supra ) did not establish a cell or priory here according to VCHDo 2 48 , but the following references should be noted : domusin Stures Prewes 1268Ass , 'priory of Stoure Prewes '1392, 1405 Pat , 'the priory of Prihaulx or manor of Stourepriaulx '1462 ib .