William Clevland (1664–1734)
Captain William Clevland (1664–1734), of Tapeley in the parish of Westleigh, North Devon, was a Scottish-born Royal Navy commander who served as Controller of Storekeepers' Accounts. In 1704, he purchased the estate of Tapeley which today is still owned and occupied by his descendants the Christie family, also of Glyndebourne House, East Sussex.
Mural monument to William Clevland (1664–1734) of Tapeley in the parish of Westleigh, North Devon. Westleigh Church, east end of north aisle
Arms of William Clevland (1664–1734) of Tapeleigh, Westleigh, Devon, impaling arms of his wife Anna Davie (1689–1726). Above is crest of Clevland. Detail from his mural monument in Westleigh Church
Tapeley is a historic estate in the parish of Westleigh in North Devon, England.
Tapeley Park, south front
Tapeley Park, west front, viewed from south-west
Tapeley Park, west front and north (service) front, viewed from north-west
Tapeley Park, east front