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North Riding

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The Ancient Parish of YORK SAINT OLAVE

[Transcribed information from the early 1820s]

"YORK SAINT OLAVE, a parish in the Ainsty containing places in the North Riding."

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"CLIFTON, in the parishes of York Saint Michael le Belfrey and York Saint Olave, wapentake of Bulmer, a part in the liberty of St Peter; adjoins the north side of York; ¾ mile from St. Olave, 1 mile NW. of York, situated on the road to Easingwold. Pop. 469." - -(See York Saint Michael le Belfrey for directory)

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"RAWCLIFFE, in the parishes of York Saint Michael le Belfrey and York Saint Olave, wapentake of Bulmer, and liberty of St. Peter's; 2¼ miles NNW. of York Saint Olave. Population, 57."

Gazetteers

• There is further information about this parish from National Gazetteer 1868 Yorkshire extracts.

History

• In 1872, Clifton was constituted a distinct parish embracing the townships of Clifton and Rawcliffe. See Clifton Parish.

Societies

• This parish is covered by the following Society:
  • The City of York and District FHS