According to Sanders (1960) there were three
English feudal baronies
In the kingdom of England, a feudal barony or barony by tenure was the highest degree of feudal land tenure, namely ''per baroniam'' (Latin for "by barony"), under which the land-holder owed the service of being one of the king's barons. The du ...
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Cornwall
Cornwall (; kw, Kernow ) is a historic county and ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognised as one of the Celtic nations, and is the homeland of the Cornish people. Cornwall is bordered to the north and west by the Atlantic ...
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Feudal barony of Launceston
Launceston was one of three Feudal baronies in Cornwall which existed in the mediaeval era. Its ''caput'' was at Launceston Castle.
Descent
*Robert, Count of Mortain (d.1090). The barony was granted by William the Conqueror to his half-broth ...
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Feudal barony of Trematon
The Feudal barony of Trematon (or Honour of Trematon) was one of the three feudal baronies in Cornwall which existed during the mediaeval era. Its ''caput'' was at Trematon Castle, Cornwall. In 1166 it comprised 60 knight's fees, thus about 60 s ...
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Feudal barony of Cardinham
The Feudal barony of Cardinham (or Honour of Cardinham) is one of the three feudal baronies in Cornwall which existed during the medieval era. Its ''caput'' was at Cardinham Castle, Cornwall. The Barony was held in recent times by the Vivian famil ...
[Sanders, p.110]
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Feudal baronies in Devonshire
According to Sanders (1960) there were eight certain or probable English feudal baronies in Devonshire:
*Feudal barony of Bampton
*Feudal barony of Bradninch
* Feudal barony of Great Torrington
*Feudal barony of Okehampton
* Feudal barony of Totnes ...
References
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Sources
*Sanders, I.J. English Baronies: A Study of their Origin and Descent 1086-1327, Oxford, 1960
History of Cornwall
Honours (feudal barony)