Can anyone point me in the direction of where I might find the bastardy and poor law records for the above village. I have visited the Dorset History Centre and can't seem to find anything. I am specifically looking for the records showing what payment a father has to make for an illegitimate child and payments made to paupers via village funds.
Sorry I can't help but I wanted to post for two reasons. Firstly I'd like to know how to get the kind of information you are looking for (but I am looking for Parkstone) but mostly because you have Stockley in you name list.
I have a special interest in the Stockleys of Corfe Castle. If you are interested in seeing if we could help each other could you PM me?