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John Mastin

An eighteenth-century English topographer and Anglican clergyman who authored the earliest published history of the parish of Naseby.

Lived
1865–1829
Nationality
English
Language
English
Notable works
History of the parish of Naseby, Northamptonshire

John Mastin (1747–1829) was an English topographer and clergyman of the Anglican Church. Active during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Mastin combined his clerical duties with a keen interest in local history and geography, contributing to the rich tradition of British topographical writing.

Mastin is best remembered as the author of the earliest published history of the parish of Naseby, located in Northamptonshire. His work provided a detailed account of the area, securing his legacy as a pioneering local historian of the region.