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Foy is a parish, distant 2 ½ miles from Fawley station, on the Hereford, Ross, and Gloucester railway, 4 north from Ross, and 11 south-east from Hereford, being intersected by the winding course of the river Wye, which renders the scenery very picturesque in this part of the county. This parish, in 1851, contained 268 inhabitants. The soil is red sandstone; and subsoil, gravel; consisting of 2,322 acres, which are applied to the growth of grain chiefly. Here formerly existed a formidable and strongly fortified castle, which was demolished in the time of the feudal wars, and the only vestige now remaining is that of a decaped wall, to point out the place upon which it stood. The church of St. Mary, is a substantial stone building, having been repaired in 1854 at a cost of upwards of £150, raised by subscriptions from the parishioners. This edifice consists of a nave, chancel, and ivy-covered square tower containing a peal of six bells. In the chancel are two very handsome stained-glass windows. The living is a vicarage, valued at £515, with residence, and is in the patronage of the Rev. John Jones, M.A., the present incumbent. Lord Ashburton is lord of the manor and chief landowner. Here is a charily school for boys and girls, supported by subscription. Foy is situated in the Hundred of Wormelow, and Ross Union, in the archdeaconry and diocese of Hereford, and deanery of Irchenfield. There are charities of small annual value. Perrystone House, the residence of Colonel Philip York, is pleasantly situated here.

Eaton Tregoes is a township.

Letters are received through Ross, which is also the nearest money order office.

Miscellaneous

Jones Rev. John, Vicarage

Steele Samuel, parish clerk

Watkins John, blacksmith, Old Gore

Farmers

Bennett James, Ingestone

Burgham Thomas, Newhouse

Hart Mrs., Cole’s farm

Hooper Richard, Court farm

Jones William, Hill Eaton

Rock Josiah, Carthage

Rudge James, Coppice farm

Stock Charles, Underhill

Suttle William Leonard, Park farm

Tommy George

Source: Edward Cassey & Co.: History, Topography, and Directory of Herefordshire. Printed by William Bailey, 107, Fishergate 1858.