The first recorded use of the term Liberty of the Clink was in 1530; the nickname was used informally to avoid confusion with the other manors in Southwark. 'Clink' seems to be derived from the name of the Bishop's prison, which he held as a civil authority deriving from his role as Chancellor or Treasurer.
The term Liberty of the Clink first appeared in written records in 1530; it was used informally to distinguish it from other properties in Southwark. The word 'Clink' is thought to have originated from the Bishop's prison, which he administered as a civil authority due to his positions as Chancellor or Treasurer.