In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Ralph Assheton also acquired title to manorial and mineral rights as well as land holdings within the former Honor of Clitheroe.
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It was created in 1955 for the Conservative politician Ralph Assheton, who had previously served as Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
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Sir Ralph Assheton, 2nd Baronet (1901–1984) (had been created Baron Clitheroe in 1955)
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The Clitheroes' land agent, Michael Parkinson of Ingham & Yorke, continues to style himself "Steward of the Honor of Clitheroe".
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Baron Clitheroe of Downham in the County of Lancaster is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.
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Ralph Assheton, 1st Baron Clitheroe PC, DL (1901-1984) was an English aristocrat and politician.