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History
The village takes it's name from Beda's Field but the identity of Beda remains unknown.
It was part of the Maelor Saesneg (the English-speaking Maelor) in the hundred of Maelor.
Bettisfield originally formed part of the ancient parish of Hanmer and later the new parish of Bronington. It became a separate parish in 1880.
Administration
| Years | County |
|---|---|
| until 1284 | Powys Fadog |
| 1284 - 31 March 1974 | Flintshire (detached) |
| 1 April 1974 - 31 March 1996 | County of Clwyd |
| from 1 April 1996, | Wrexham |
Church Records
No parish registers or Bishop's Transcripts have been deposited for Bettisfield.
Civil Records
Births, marriages and deaths in Bettisfield are recorded in the GRO indexes as:
| Years | Sub-district | District | Volumes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1837 - 31 Sep 1935 | Hanmer | Ellesmere | XVIII (1837-1851) 6a (1851-1930) |
| 1 Oct 1935 - 31 Dec 1953 | Overton | 11b (1935-1946) 8A (1946-1953) | |
| 1 Jan 1954 - 1954 | Maelor | 8A (1954-1974) |
Poor Law Union
Bettisfield became part of the Ellesmere Union when it was created on 14 November 1836. The workhouse was built in Haughton, Ellesmere. The records for the Ellesmere Union are held at Shropshire Record Office in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
See also
External links
- Ordnance Survey map of Bettisfield
- Bettisfield War Memorial at Clwyd FHS
- Bettisfield Parish Church at Clwyd FHS
- Bettisfield Parish Church at Open Church Network
- Bettisfield Parish Church at Sacred Space
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