| The majority of benefices in these deaneries were unlikely to attract the covetous attention of pluralist clergy seeking to acquire rich livings. |
| A notable pluralist, he received lucrative ecclesiastical preferments from the king, including prebends in six cathedrals, pensions, and livings. |
| A total of 50 livings were in the hands of 22 pluralist clerks, which represents about 5 per cent of the incumbent parish clergy. |
