Richard Brickenden (1701–1779) was the Archdeacon of Wilts from 24 September 1768 until his death.
[1][2] Richard Brickenden the son of Colwell Brickenden, was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School) from 1711-1715.
[3][4] and later Corpus Christi College, Oxford B.A (1719), M.A (1723) and ordained priest (1725).
He held livings at Buttermere, Wiltshire,[5] Oborne and Chilton Foliat.
[6] The family owned the Advowson and Richard was also Rector of Appleton.