Lordship Titles Under £3,000
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Lordship Title of Vaddicote
County: Devon
Parish: Shebbear
History from: Unknown
History to: Lord before 1500
Of interest…
This is one of only a few titles that we offer for £1,500 or under a payment schedule.Lordship Title of Fairford
County: Devon
Parish: Tedburn St Mary
History from: Unknown
History to: Lost before 1500
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This is one of only a few titles that we offer for £1,500 or under a payment schedule.Lordship Title of Addington Parva
County: Northamptonshire
Parish: Little Addington
History from: Pre 1066
History to: 1627 - the reign of James I
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The Addington Parva lordship dates back to before the Norman Conquest (1066) and the first known lord was a Saxon Azor. The lordship is listed in the Domesday Book (1086). The value of the estate prior to the Conquest was 12 shillings but doubled in value at Domesday to the princely sum of one pound. There were only four villagers. Land was measured in ploughlands. This was the quantity of land a team of eight oxen could till in a single annual season. In modern terms it is approximately 120 acres. The post Conquest lord was Osmund owing service to his overlord the Bishop Geoffrey of Coutances.Lordship Title of Hayne
County: Devon
Parish: Eggesford
History from: Unknown
History to: Lost before 1500
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This title is the only title to be offerd at £1,500 including VAT.Lortdship Title of Thorp’s
County: Wiltshire
Parish: Allington
History from: 1386
History to: 1762
Of interest…
The first known lord of Thorp's is Sir John Thorp. He is a Knight of the Shire and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Henry Thorp, the 4th lord, joins the Earl of Gloucester in a revolt against King Henry IV. The revolt is unsuccessful and Henry is imprisoned in the Tower of London. He posts bail of 500 marks and clears himself of the charges. He is later elected a Knight of the Shire and Member of Parliament for Wiltshire. He is also appointed High Sheriff of Wiltshire.Lordship Title of Ingram
County: North Yorkshire
Parish: Welbury
History from: 12th century
History to: 1624
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The Ingram family grant the manor to Rievaulx Abbey. After the abbey is dissolved, King Henry grants Ingram to Richard Vincent. The manor passes to Marmaduke Bowes, who in 1585 is hanged for concealing Roman Catholic priests.Lordship Title of Alston
County: Devon
Parish: Holberton
History from: 1066
History to: 1086
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Alston dates back to the Norman Conquest. Recorded at Domesday, the lord is Fulco of Portlemouth, and the Tenant-in-Chief, Iudhael of Totnes.Lordship Title of Edworth
County: Bedfordshire
Parish: Edworth
History from: 1066 - Norman Conquest
History to: 1614 - reign of James I
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Branting is recorded in the Domesday Book as the pre-Conquest Lord of Edworth, subject to King Edward. After the Conquest, Alwin is recorded as the Domesday lord, and he is one of William the Conqueror’s bailiffs. Edworth stays in the La Zouche family for over 200 years, having followed the family line through direct descent to John, son of William de la Zouche, whose holding is held in trust by his guardian, Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford. Full history available under 'Further Information'.Lordship Title of Saxons Lode
County: Worcestershire
Parish: Ripple
History from: 1199 - the reign of Richard I
History to: 1636 - the reign of Charles I
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Saxons Lode is first recorded in 1199. The De la Lode family hold Saxons Lode in the 13th and through the 14th Century. In 1590 Saxons Lode is in the possession of John Woodward alias Smyth, who settles it on his son, Thomas. The latter dies in 1636, and the lordship is not recorded again.Lordship Title of Rookham
County: Surrey
Parish: Wotton
History from: 1314 - the reign of Edward II
History to: 1648 - the reign of Charles I
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The first record of Rookham is in 1314, when Thomas de Rokenham grants 2 crofts in Rookham to his son, John. Later, the estate known as Rookham passes to the Newtimber family. Prior to 1542 Rookham is conveyed to John Caryll. John serves as a Member of Parliament for Taunton, then Lancaster, then Sussex. He also serves as Attorney-General to the Duchy of Lancaster, and as a Justice of the Peace in Surrey. View full history under 'Further Information'.Lordship Title of Bunhill
County: Worcestershire
Parish: Bromsgrove
History from: 1472 - the reign of Edward IV
History to: 1812 - the reign of King George III
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The first surviving records for Bunhill are at the death of Sir Ralph Boteler of Sudeley, when he is lord of the manor. In 1539, Lady Jane Bray holds Bunhill. The last record of the lordship and manor of Bunhill is recorded in 1720.Lordship Title of Watkins
County: Bedfordshire
Parish: Steppingley
History from: 1301 - the reign of Edward I
History to: 1604 - the reign of James I
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At the turn of the 14th century, Walter de Steppingley grants one messuage (farm) and 6 virgates of land to Henry Watkin. It passes to a son also called Henry. In 1512, William Jurdon is Lord of Watkins Manor, he leaves Watkins to George Hynton. George dies leaving a son and heir, Thomas, who is just 4 years old. View full history under 'Further Information'.Lordship Title of Appledore
County: Devon
Parish: Clannaborough
History from: 1066
History to: 1086
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Appledore dates back to the Norman Conquest and is recorded at Domesday, the lord being Ralph {of BruyËre}, with tenant-in-chief, Baldwin, the sheriff.Lordship Title of Baccamoor
County: Devon
Parish: Plympton St Mary
History from: 1066
History to: 1554 - the reign of Mary I
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Dating back to the Norman Conquest, the lord at Domesday is recorded as Ralph of Pomeroy, with the tenant-in-chief being Iudhael of Totnes. Baccamoor is last noted in 1554.Lordship Title of Bayllols
County: Berkshire
Parish: Harwell
History from: 1217 - the reign of Henry III
History to: 1479 - the reign of Henry VII
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Hugh de Bailleul accompanied Thomas de St Valery against the Count of Eu. The lord in 1300 is holding a tenement in Harwell, Honour of St Valery, by knights service.Lordship Title of Kinsham
County: Worcestershire
Parish: Bredon
History from: 1154 - the reign of Henry II
History to: 1571 - the reign of Mary I
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In 1301, John de Thorndon gives a rent of £10, half of which derives from Kinsham, to Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick. Later in 1327, Lady Alice de Beauchamp is confirmed holding Kinsham. View full history under 'Further Information'.Lordship Title of Boehill
County: Devon
Parish: Sampford Peverell
History from: 1066
History to: 1407 - the reign of Henry IV
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Boehill dates back to the Norman Conquest, the lord at Domesday being Walter of Claville. It is last recorded in the 15th century.Lordship Title of Ashleys
County: Hertfordshire
Parish: Rickmansworth
History from: 1364
History to: 1531
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Ashleys has an overlord of the Abbot of St Albans for hundreds of years. During that time there are several disputes over lordships. In the fifteenth century, the abbot is displaced from the lordship by the Crown due to the actions of the abbot's brother in a rebellion. This highlights that all property ownership is at the consent of the Crown. Again, in the fifteenth century, Ashleys comes to the Earl of Oxford. The Earl, as Lord of Ashleys, is made a member of the Order of the Garter. Such is his standing that he is made godfather of King Henry's eldest son. The Lord of Ashleys also officiates as Lord Great Chamberlain at the coronation of Henry VIII.Lordship Title of Hartley Amys
County: Berkshire
Parish: Shinfield
History from: 1066 - pre-Conquest
History to: 1441 - the reign of Henry VI
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Pre-Conquest, Hartley Amys is in Saxon hands. It is then held by the Mortimers in 1216. Due to financial hardship, the lord in 1255 grants several rents out of his hands to Reading Abbey in return for money. View full history under 'Further Information'.Lordship Title of Lawrence or Laurans
County: Hertfordshire
Parish: Redbourn
History from: 1527
History to: 1780
Of interest…
This lordship title has been owned by the families of Stepney, Bardolf, Peck, Wilson and Norris families. If you belong to one of these families, would it not be nice to bring the title back to the family. If you are not from these families, but are a Lawrence, what better title to have than Lord Lawrence?!Lordship Title of Bywood
County: Devon
Parish: Dunkswell
History from: 1066
History to: 1346 - the reign of Edward III
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Bywood dates back to the Norman Conquest, and was in the Hundred of Hemyock.Lordship Title of Smytham
County: Devon
Parish: Little Torrington
History from: 1066 - Norman Conquest
History to: 1086 - Domesday
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Smytham is recorded at Domesday, and sat in the Hundred of Merton.Lordship Title of Lovacott
County: Devon
Parish: Shebbear
History from: 1066
History to: 1086
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Dating back to the time of the Conquest, Lovacott was part of the Hundred of Merton.Lordship Title of Southbury
County: Berkshire
Parish: Hanney
History from: 1066 - pre-Norman Conquest
History to: 1582
Of interest…
As with many pre-Conquest lordships, Southbury is held by the church, specifically by Abingdon Abbey. The lords, up to the 16th century, had no national standing until Edward Yonge is elected a Member of Parliament for Malmesbury. Edward then marries the Countess of Warwick. This lifts his status to a level such that, when Queen Elizabeth is coronated, he is also knighted in the same ceremony. Edward is selected to be a Knight of the Shire for Oxfordshire and again serves as a Member of Parliament. Sir Edward is appointed High Sheriff of Berkshire, followed by another stint as a Knight of the Shire, this time for Berkshire.Lordship Title of Brimblecombe
County: Devon
Parish: Iddesleigh
History from: 1066
History to: 1086
Of interest…
Dating back to the Conquest, Brimblecombe was part of the Hundred of Merton.Lordship Title of Salmons
County: Hertfordshire
Parish: Shenley
History from: 1277
History to: 1759
Of interest…
The 10th Lord of Salmons is Sir Richard Cox, who holds the role of taster in the royal palace for Queen ElizabethI and King James I. In addition he is also one of King James' Clerks of the Cloth. The clerks were responsible for the control of expenditure for the royal household. Sir Richard is held in such high regard that he is interred in Westminster Abbey, where his body still resides.Lordship Title of Barford
County: Bedfordshire
Parish: Little Barford
History from: Pre-1066
History to: 1396
Of interest…
As with most lordships existing at the Norman Conquest, Barford has a Saxon lord that is replaced with a Norman lord who fought with William the Conqueror. Barford is held as part of the Barony of Eaton Socon so is required to provide fighting men to support the defence of the realm.Lordship Title of Chalton
County: Bedfordshire
Parish: Toddington
History from: Early 13th century
History to: 1362
Of interest…
John Pever, the 2nd Lord of Chalton, was a Commissioner for Array, a vital role when England was at war mustering troops in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. He is also summoned by the King to a military council at Rochester. John is granted a peerage and sits in Parliament. John is summoned to attend the coronation of Edward II.Lordship Title of Carlton
County: Bedfordshire
Parish: Carlton
History from: 1066 - pre-Norman Conquest
History to: 1536
Of interest…
This lordship is held by Chelbert, a servant of Queen Edith, King Edward the Confessor's wife. We do not think of servants being wealthy land owners, but like Carlton many servants of the ruling classes were gifted lordships and became lords in their own right. The Lordship of Carlton is also listed in the Testa de Nevill, which is not as well known as the Domesday Book but is also a record of all land holdings throughout England in the 12th century.Lordship Title of Latimer’s Hall
County: Norfolk
Parish: Bacton
History from: 1066 - Norman Conquest
History to: 1428 - the reign of Henry VI
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Latimer's Hall in Bacton Parish is first recorded in 1066. A Thomas Latimer is lord during the reign of Edward II. During the reign of Edward III, Thomas and Margaret de Wingfeld convey the manor of Latimer's Hall to a William Attefen. The last confirmed date for Latimer's Hall is 1428.Preference: Barony Titles - Lordship Titles (over £3000) - Lordship Titles (under £3000)