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 emerged in written records in 1530; it was used informally to differentiate it from other properties in Southwark. The origin 'Clink' is likely linked to the Bishop's prison, which he managed as a civil authority because of his positions as Chancellor or Treasurer.