baronies

he holds the premier barony in the UK—created in 1269.

He inherited the barony from his father.

The barony was known for its picturesque landscapes.

She was granted the title of baroness after marrying into the barony.

The barony was a symbol of wealth and power in the region.

The barony held a grand ball to celebrate the harvest.

The barony's castle was a majestic sight to behold.

The barony's economy relied heavily on agriculture.

The barony had a long history of noble families residing there.

The barony's lands stretched as far as the eye could see.

Visitors often marveled at the barony's opulent decorations.

It was that of the baron de Valenod, who came to Paris to thank the Minister for his barony, and arrive at an understanding with him.

Here, you see, ' he continued, turning to the page, 'is Geoffrey, the one among my ancestors who lost a barony because he would cut his joke.

The jurisdictions of the clergy, therefore, in their particular baronies or manors, were equally independent, and equally exclusive of the authority of the king's courts, as those of the great temporal lords.