The Patron of St Mary, Belchamp Walter

The Patron of St Mary's church is recorded in the church records. At the time of the Conquest and until 1370 it is assumed that the patron was the Priory and Convent de Colne. Colne Priory was founded in 1111 by Aubey de Vere and his wife Beatrice. Before that time the chapel located at Belchamp Walter the patron was unknown

What are Patrons?

Making a search for What are Patrons? I found the following on the St Andrew's Church, Farlington, Hampshire website:

Right to nominate a priest

Technically, in a similar manner to Farlington, Belchamp Walter's parton can make a nomination for a new priest. However, this is more likely to be done by the Church of England.