Beadle

A beadle, sometimes spelled bedel, is an official of a church or synagogue who may usher, keep order, make reports, and assist in religious functions; or a minor official who carries out various civil, educational, or ceremonial duties on the manor. The Domesday Book refers to Beadles as bedelli or undersheriffs of manors.

Beadle

A beadle, sometimes spelled bedel, is an official of a church or synagogue who may usher, keep order, make reports, and assist in religious functions; or a minor official who carries out various civil, educational, or ceremonial duties on the manor. The Domesday Book refers to Beadles as bedelli or undersheriffs of manors.