William Clyffe, Clerk, Doctor of Laws, Treasurer of the Metropolitan Church of St Peter of York
Dates: flourished as Treasurer of York Minster by 1538-1547
Biography
Ecclesiastical lawyer and final Treasurer of York Minster associated with the pre-Reformation court of Acomb Manor.
Notes / Sources
The court-roll evidence directly links him to the manor in 1544.
Research sources:
- Acomb Manor court-roll summary in Alan Powell, 'The Lords of Acomb Manor', Heritage Hunters: Acomb and Westfield, York Museums Trust, 2024; York City Historic Environment Record, 'Land to the rear of 12-26 The Green'. — https://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Acomb-HH-Digital-Magazine-FINAL.pdf
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