Cleeve Prior
Major Settlement in the Parish of Cleeve Prior
Historical Forms
- Clyve, Clive 11th Heming 1086 DB
- Prioris 1240 WoC
- Priours Cleve 1535 VE
Etymology
v. clif . It stands on a conspicuous ridge and was held by the Prior of Worcester. Prior 's in contrast to Bishop 's Cleeve (Gl), which was held by the Bishop of Worcester.