Thanks. Yes, I have seen these references.
Robert Steele, father of Richard, could be the same one. The first entry mentioning Claycroft in the Barthomley registers is the birth of Ann Steele in 1611 to Robert. Then Robert has seven other children to 1631. The eldest son, also Robert, must have inherited, and we have Claycroft births 1655 to 1673. The process is repeated with eldest son Moses Steele having a child in 1687. Then a William, Taylor, having children 1728-1731, but I haven't got further.
The problem with Buddeleigh is that there are entries for other Steeles living there at the same time as entries for Claycroft.
Ormus is my nom-de-plume. My real name is Geoff! I have never seen another Ormus.