Feudal baronies in Devonshire

According to Sanders (1960) there were eight certain or probable English feudal baronies in Devonshire:[1]

Writing in the early 17th century William Pole stated that there were an additional four feudal baronies: Dartington,[10] Harberton,[11] Bishop of Exeter,[12] Abbot of Tavistock[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ Sanders, I.J. English Baronies: A Study of their Origin and Descent 1086-1327, Oxford, 1960
  2. ^ Sanders, p.5
  3. ^ Sanders, p.20
  4. ^ Sanders, p.48
  5. ^ Sanders, p.69
  6. ^ Sanders, p.89; Pole
  7. ^ Sanders, p.104
  8. ^ Sanders, p.106
  9. ^ Sanders, p.137
  10. ^ Pole, pp.16-17, Dertinton
  11. ^ Pole, p.21, Hurberton
  12. ^ Pole, pp.27-31
  13. ^ Pole, p.33

Sources

  • Sanders, I.J. English Baronies: A Study of their Origin and Descent 1086-1327, Oxford, 1960
  • Pole, Sir William (d.1635), Collections Towards a Description of the County of Devon, Sir John-William de la Pole (ed.), London, 1791, Book I, pp.1-33
  • Risdon, Tristram (d.1640), Survey of Devon, 1811 edition, London, 1811, with 1810 Additions, pp.361-4, The Baronies of this County and how many Knight's Fees were held of the Honours, with the Ensigns of their Ancient Owners