1850 Guide page 15
The ancient Catholic chapel, which stood near the hall, has been
demolished by the present proprietor, who is not of that
religion.
 The
Cliftons are a very ancient family, and are allied to some of
the most honourable families in the kingdom. It is stated in the
Baronetage, vol. ii. p. 272, that among the list of baronets,
who are now extinct, since their creation, through default of
male issue, or attainder, that Charles II created in order, No.
614, on the 4th day of March, 1660, Thomas Clifton, of Clifton,
Bart. He was created baronet in consequence of the large sum of
money paid into the treasury of the kingdom by his ancestors in
the reign of James I., a sum which, it is said, would maintain
30 men, at eight-pence per day, for three years. |
