Gastrell, c. 1720, noted 'Here is a School, Free for 4 Poor Boyes; Salary 2li. per annum, the Interest of 40li., left by one Thomas Blakely [Blakey of Marsden] about 20 years agoe [by will dated 16 Feb. 1687]. There is about 10s. per annum paid from severall Cottages, but how given at First is not known. (Left by the Will of John Milner in 1713, £3 per annum) Left by John Smith (of Barrowford) anno 1716, the Interest to be paid to the Master; but the Executor refusing to pay this...the Minister and Chapel wardens have commenced a Suit in Chancery wch. is not yet ended Anno 1720. The Master is nominated by the Curate and Heads of the Chapelry'. Gastrell, Notitia Cestrienses, II.ii, 326-7.