Lordship Title of Salford

County: Worcestershire
Parish: Clifton upon Teme
History from: 1290
History to: 1681

Documented history: Yes

Domesday Book: No
Interesting Facts:

Become the 15th Lord and Lady of Salford

1st Lord – Sir Henry Walshe and his wife Sibyl owe one shilling per annum rent to the Abbey of Evesham.

10th Lord – Francis Walshe is appointed High Sheriff of Worcestershire.

11th Lord – Francis Walshe’s son Sir Richard is appointed High Sheriff of Worcestershire.  Sir Richard is notified that the conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot have fled to the Midlands.  He has 200 men at his disposal and catches up with them at Holbeche House, Staffordshire.  When they refuse to surrender Sir Richard orders an assault, and the conspirators are either killed or captured.

13th Lord – Humphrey Salwey is fines £25 for refusing a knighthood on the coronation of King Charles I.  He is elected a Knight of the Shire and Member of Parliament for Worcestershire.  Humphrey is appointed a commissioner to try King Charles I but does not take up the position.

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