Baron Rathcreedan, of Bellehatch Park in the

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, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created 27 January 1916 for the

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politician Cecil Norton. He had previously represented Newington West in the

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and served as a Junior

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from 1905 to 1910 and as

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between 1910 and 1916. Since 1990, the title is held by his grandson, the third Baron.

Barons Rathcreedan (1916)

* Cecil William Norton, 1st Baron Rathcreedan (1850–1930) *Charles Patrick Norton, 2nd Baron Rathcreedan (1905–1990) *Christopher John Norton, 3rd Baron Rathcreedan (b. 1949) The

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is the present holder's brother the Hon. Adam Gregory Norton (b. 1952). There are no other heirs to the title.

Arms

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rathcreedan Baronies in the Peerage of the United Kingdom Noble titles created in 1916 Noble titles created for UK MPs