Stephen Philips (priest) explained

Stephen Phillips was an English priest in the second half of the 17th century.^[1]

Philips was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford.^[2] He held livings at Hannington, Farthingstone and Wappenham. He was archdeacon of Shropshire from 1669 until his death on 24 August 1684. He was also vicar of Bampton^[3] and a canon of Hereford Cathedral.

References

1. "History of the Parish and Town of Bampton: With the District and Hamlets" Giles, J.A. p40
2. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/alumni-oxon/1500-1714/pp. 1154–1181 Alumni Oxonienses 1500–1714, Phanne-Popejoy
3. https://www.flickr.com/photos/52219527@N00/5418495020/ Flickr