WYCLIFFE, a parish in the western division of
the wapentake of GILLING, North riding of the county
of YORK, 2 miles (B. N. B.) from Greta-Bridge, containing,
with the township of Thorpe, 152 inhabitants.
The living is a rectory, in the archdeaconry of Richmond,
and diocese of Chester, rated in the king's books
at £14. 12. 1., and in the patronage of T. E. Headlam,
Esq. The church was rebuilt in the reign of Edward
III. This is said to be the birthplace of Wickliffe,
the Reformer; though some affirm that he was born at
Spreswell, near Richmond, which is only a few miles
hence.