The Sovereign, as Duke of Lancaster, is patron to 42 church livings in Right of His Duchy of Lancaster, and Edingthorpe is one of these. The right to appoint a church living is known as an advowson. Full details can be found here.
Duchy of Lancaster
The Sovereign, as Duke of Lancaster, is patron to 42 church livings in Right of His Duchy of Lancaster, and Edingthorpe is one of these. The right to appoint a church living is known as an advowson. Full details can be found here.