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Skutterskelfe

SKUTTERSKELFE, a township, in the parish of Rudby-in Cleveland, union of Stokesley, W. division of the liberty of Langbaurgh, N. riding of York, 2 miles (W. by S.) from Stokesley; containing 33 inhabitants. This place, called in Domesday book Godreschelf, is situated on the northern bank of the river Leven; and within the limits of the township is Thoraldby, anciently written Toroldesbi, which in the time of the Conqueror was demesne of the crown. Among the early proprietors of land, occur the families of Linley and Bathurst. Near the village is an excellent landmark called Folly Hill, which is sometimes discernible for 20 leagues at sea. The impropriate tithes have been commuted for £144. 1.

Transcribed from A Topographical Dictionary of England, by Samuel Lewis, seventh edition, published 1858.

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