Shorland (or Sherland) Adams (c. 1605 – 11 Apr 1664) was a

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priest whose outspoken support for the

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during the

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garnished his reputation during his tenure in the parishes of

Eyam Eyam () is an English village and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales that lies within the Peak District National Park. There is evidence of early occupation by Ancient Britons on the surrounding moors and lead was mined in the area by the Ro ...

and

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Life

Reverend Shorland Adams was Rector of Eyam between 1630 and 1644, before being ejected by the

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and replaced by Thomas Stanley. Stanley was later ejected and Adams was reinstated in 1660, whilst also remaining rector at Treeton, and he remained the parishes until his death in 1664, being replaced by William Mompesson. Due to his outspoken support for the Royalist cause during the English Civil War, the Parliamentarians imprisoned and stripped Adams of his dwelling. Treeton St Helen 2006-02-03

Death and legacy

Adams died on 11 Apr 1664 at Treeton. He was buried at St Helen's Church, Treeton.

References

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Life

Death and legacy

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