 in 1871.Ordained in 1860 as Curate of St Mark's, Scarisbrick, he then became Rector of Shelton, Staffordshire, where he was incumbent until being elevated to the episcopate.Whilst there, Nevill also held a certificate of the Science and Art Department, South Kensington, qualifying him to instruct candidates for examination in the Education Department, and was thus instrumental in laying the foundation of the career of some who have attained positions of eminence.