The Tithe Commutation Act 1836

The Tithe Commutation Act 1836 was legislation in Britain that replaced traditional tithe payments—originally made as a portion of agricultural produce—with a fixed monetary payment. This system aimed to simplify and normalize the payment process by converting tithes into a single, standardized rent-charge, facilitating easier financial arrangements between landowners and authorities. The act significantly reduced disputes over tithe rights and amounts, making land management more efficient and predictable, while ensuring clergy and other tithe recipients continued to receive income without the complexities of produce-based payments.