Thomas Streatfeild
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Rev Thomas Streatfeild MA, FSA (5 January 1777–17 May 1848) was a renowned antiquarian and churchman in the early 19th century. He lived on both sides of the Surrey
Kent
border, but is best known for his extensive research on the history of Kent
.
Whilst at Tatsfield in Surrey he bought land in the adjoining parish of Westerham
, Kent and built a house there – Chart’s Edge – to his own design in 1822.
He was also a skilled artist and he completed a number of wood engravings and drawings for the History.
, Surrey, then chaplain to the Duke of Kent
and later Curate of St Mary the Virgin, Tatsfield
, Surrey.
He altered and repaired the little church at Tatsfield by subscription in 1838, including the tower and porch at his own expense. The following inscription can be found in the porch “Be it remembered that the masonry of this porch and tower is the free gift of the Rev. T. Streatfeild, of Chart’s Edge, Curate, 1838. Thomas Barrett, Timothy Ringoss, churchwardens.”
He married Harriet Champion (1776-1814), daughter of Alexander Champion
, a wealthy merchant and whaler
of Wandsworth
, London, on 8 Oct 1800, and through her he acquired a considerable fortune. In 1823 he married again, Clare, the daughter of Rev Thomas Harvey and the widow of Henry Woodgate. He had 14 children, 9 with Harriet and 5 with Clare.
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
border, but is best known for his extensive research on the history of Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
.
Whilst at Tatsfield in Surrey he bought land in the adjoining parish of Westerham
Westerham
Westerham is a town and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, in South East England with 5,000 people. The parish is south of the North Downs, ten miles west of Sevenoaks. It covers 5800 acres . It is recorded as early as the 9th century, and was mentioned in the Domesday Book in a...
, Kent and built a house there – Chart’s Edge – to his own design in 1822.
Antiquarian
He devoted much time to a history of Kent but only one volume was ever published (Hundred of Blackheath) – some 50 volumes of his unpublished material are lodged in the British Museum.He was also a skilled artist and he completed a number of wood engravings and drawings for the History.
Churchman
As well as being a historian and writer, Thomas Streatfeild was an Anglican clergyman. He was first Curate at St Mary’s, Long DittonLong Ditton
Long Ditton is a village in Surrey, England lying on the boundary with Greater London. Neighbouring settlements include Thames Ditton, Surbiton, Tolworth and Chessington.-History:...
, Surrey, then chaplain to the Duke of Kent
Duke of Kent
Duke of Kent is a title which has been created various times in the peerages of Great Britain and the United Kingdom, most recently as a royal dukedom for the fourth son of George V.-Pre-history:...
and later Curate of St Mary the Virgin, Tatsfield
Tatsfield
Tatsfield is a village of some 1800 inhabitants located in the Tandridge district of Surrey, England, and 16 miles south south-east of Charing Cross in London...
, Surrey.
He altered and repaired the little church at Tatsfield by subscription in 1838, including the tower and porch at his own expense. The following inscription can be found in the porch “Be it remembered that the masonry of this porch and tower is the free gift of the Rev. T. Streatfeild, of Chart’s Edge, Curate, 1838. Thomas Barrett, Timothy Ringoss, churchwardens.”
Family
Thomas Streatfeild was the son of Sandeforth Streatfeild (1750 – 28 July 1809) and Frances Hussey (1750-1821).He married Harriet Champion (1776-1814), daughter of Alexander Champion
Alexander Champion (businessman)
Alexander Champion was a London based merchant and was active as a whaler in the late 18th century.Alexander Champion was born on 11 Nov 1751, the son of another Alexander Champion who was considered to be the father of British Whaling...
, a wealthy merchant and whaler
Whaler
A whaler is a specialized ship, designed for whaling, the catching and/or processing of whales. The former included the whale catcher, a steam or diesel-driven vessel with a harpoon gun mounted at its bows. The latter included such vessels as the sail or steam-driven whaleship of the 16th to early...
of Wandsworth
Wandsworth
Wandsworth is a district of south London, England, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated southwest of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-Toponymy:...
, London, on 8 Oct 1800, and through her he acquired a considerable fortune. In 1823 he married again, Clare, the daughter of Rev Thomas Harvey and the widow of Henry Woodgate. He had 14 children, 9 with Harriet and 5 with Clare.