Liberty of the Clink

Liberty of the Clink
Manor of Southwark
The pink area represents the Liberty of the Clink
History
 • Created1127
 • Abolished1889
 • Succeeded byCounty of London
StatusLiberty, Manor
Government
  • Court leet (until c. 1850)
  • Clink Paving Commissioners (1786–1855)

The Liberty of the Clink was an area in Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames, opposite the City of London. Although situated in Surrey the liberty was exempt from the jurisdiction of the county's sheriff and was under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Winchester who was usually either the Chancellor or Treasurer of the King.[citation needed]