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The name Ratcliffe derives from the red clay in the area and it is on highland ([[Red Cliff]]) and Culey is the name of the past land owner. |
The name Ratcliffe derives from the red clay in the area and it is on highland ([[Red Cliff]]) and Culey is the name of the past land owner. |
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The ever famous Thomas Wilkins comes from this village, he is the only homosexual in the whole place, and he is proud. He can now be found in the University of Sheffield...sleeping! |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Revision as of 18:19, 14 December 2007
Ratcliffe Culey is a small village near the border of Warwickshire and Leicestershire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Witherley.
The Gate, a popular non-smoking pub is situated in Ratcliffe Culey along with a post office, greyhound kennels and an All Saints Church.
The name Ratcliffe derives from the red clay in the area and it is on highland (Red Cliff) and Culey is the name of the past land owner.
The ever famous Thomas Wilkins comes from this village, he is the only homosexual in the whole place, and he is proud. He can now be found in the University of Sheffield...sleeping!
History
In June, 1646 the town of Ratcliffe Culey submitted claims to the Warwickshire county committee for losses and free quarter from the parliamentary garrisons in Warwickshire. Colonel Purefoy, Captain Potter and Major Pout of the Coventry garrison were charged for "free quarter" worth an estimated £12.6.8. Captain Turton is said to have taken six horses worth £6. On another occasion the parish claimed for 6 saddles worth £1.10 taken by Lieutenant Hunt of the Astley garrison and a mare worth £3 taken from Thomas Richardson. (Exchequer Accounts, SP 28/161)
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