Non-conformists, Keevil
Three people were burnt to death in the parish in 1556 for disrupting the vicar in the middle of a service in St Leonard's. They were John Spicer, William Corberly and John Maundrel. In 1676 there were only seven non-conformists recorded as living in the parish.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries there were several private houses which were licensed as meeting places for dissenters. On 12 July 1709, a house at Keevil owned by Matthew Gunston was licensed. Just two years later, in 1711, the hall, parlour and kitchen of John Dalmer's house at Keevil was licensed for worship. This was on November 3rd. On 9 July 1739 a dwelling house of Anthony Pyard was licensed at Keevil and on 15 July 1788 a house belonging to James Bendy was also given a certificate.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries there were several private houses which were licensed as meeting places for dissenters. On 12 July 1709, a house at Keevil owned by Matthew Gunston was licensed. Just two years later, in 1711, the hall, parlour and kitchen of John Dalmer's house at Keevil was licensed for worship. This was on November 3rd. On 9 July 1739 a dwelling house of Anthony Pyard was licensed at Keevil and on 15 July 1788 a house belonging to James Bendy was also given a certificate.