Dean Forest Act 1842 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Act to divide the Forest of Dean in the County of Gloucester into Ecclesiastical Districts. |
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| Citation | 5 & 6 Vict. c. 65 |
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| Repealed by | Wild Creatures and Forest Laws Act 1971 |
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Status: Repealed
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The Dean Forest Act 1842 (5 & 6 Vict. c. 65) was an important law made by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was sometimes called the Ecclesiastical Districts in Forest of Dean Act 1842. This law was created to help organize the communities living in the Forest of Dean in England.
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What Was the Dean Forest Act 1842?
This Act was a special law passed in 1842. Its main goal was to divide the large area of the Forest of Dean into smaller parts. These parts were called "ecclesiastical districts."
Why Were Ecclesiastical Districts Needed?
The word "ecclesiastical" relates to churches and religious matters. In the 1800s, the Forest of Dean was growing. More people were moving there to work in industries like mining. As communities grew, there was a need for more churches and schools.
Before this Act, it might have been hard to set up new churches. The Act made it easier to create new church areas. This helped local communities get the religious and social support they needed. It allowed for new parishes to be formed.
What Happened to the Act?
Laws can sometimes be changed or removed. The Dean Forest Act 1842 is no longer in effect today. It was officially cancelled, or "repealed," many years later.
What is a Repeal?
When a law is "repealed," it means it is taken off the books. It is no longer valid or enforceable. The Dean Forest Act 1842 was repealed by a newer law. This newer law was the Wild Creatures and Forest Laws Act 1971. This happened in 1971, almost 130 years after the original Act was passed.
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