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	Images Of Cumbria - Burgh Parish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The customs of the manor of Burgh were confirmed by a decree in chancery, in the year 1674, when it was decreed that the tenants should pay a fine of 20d., or two years' improved value, upon every general fine, or change of tenant by death; and 30d.
		On Burgh Marsh, about a mile N. of the village a monument commemorating the death of Edward I, who died here in 1307, was erected by Henry, duke of Norfolk, in 1685; but it having gone to decay, another was erected by the late Earl of Lonsdale, in 1803, with an appropriate Latin inscription.
		Long Burgh is a village and township on the south side of the canal, one mile west of Burgh.
	www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk /cumbria/burgh.html (1353 words)

	Knowledge Base - Scottish Burghs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Burghs were essentially urban settlements which enjoyed trading privileges from medieval times until 1832 and which regulated their own affairs to a greater or lesser extent (depending on the type of burgh concerned) until the abolition of Scottish burghs in 1975.
		Over 300 burghs of barony or regality were created between 1450 and 1707, but many did not survive for long, and many others were 'parchment burghs' (burghs erected by landowners, which never developed into the market towns they hoped for).
		Burghs were abolished in 1975 and replaced by district councils, which in turn were replaced by current local authorities in 1996.Burgh Records burghs produced characteristic forms of historical record, such as court books, guild records, registers of deeds, financial accounts, and, latterly, records of burgh institutions such as schools and libraries.
	www.scan.org.uk /knowledgebase/topics/burgh.htm (765 words)

	Images Of Cumbria - Burgh-By-Sands Parish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		BURGH BARONY comprises the parishes of Burgh, Bowness, Aikton, Thursby, Orton, Kirkbampton, Kirkandrews-on-Eden, and Grinsdale.
		In 1685, Henry, Duke of Norfolk, sold the barony of Burgh to Sir John Lowther, for £14,000, from whom it has descended to the present owner, the Earl of Lonsdale, who is also Baron Burgh of Burgh.
		LONG BURGH township comprises about 612 acres of excellent land, the owners of which are Mathews Hodgson, Esq., whose residence, Dykesfield, was formerly the seat and property of the Dykes family before their removal to Dovenby; Miss Ruth E. Blaylock, G.H.H. Oliphant-Ferguson, Esq., J.S. Blackburn-Robson, and Miss Ruth Story.
	www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk /cumbria/1901/burgh.html (2343 words)

	MAXWELLTOWN - LoveToKnow Article on MAXWELLTOWN
		, a burgh of barony and police burgh of Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
		It was a hamlet known as Bridgend up till 1810, in which year it was erected into a burgh of barony under its present name.
		To the north-west lies the parish of Terregles, said to be a corruption of Tir-eglwys (terra ecciesici, that is, Kirk land).
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /M/MA/MAXWELLTOWN.htm (199 words)

	Scottish Barony Title for Sale
		Barony titles are separated from the land that they formerly belonged to and become personal titles and as such are no longer recordable in the public land registers.
		The former Lord Lyon King of Arms, Thomas Innes of Learney describes the Barony as a "peaceful self-governing social unit" and that the baronial castle was "the centre of local government".
		The effect of erecting lands into barony status was in most instances to recognise and authorise the landowner in his right and duty to administer his lands on behalf of the Crown.
	www.baronytitles.com /barony-titles.html (684 words)

	Maybole - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Maybole is a burgh of barony and police burgh of South Ayrshire, Scotland.
		It is an ancient place, having received a charter from Duncan II in 1193.
		In 1516 it was made a burgh of regality, but for generations it remained under the subjection of the Kennedys, afterwards earls of Cassillis and marquesses of Ailsa, the most powerful family in Ayrshire.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maybole (350 words)

	Encyclopedia: Inverkip
		Greenock (Grianaig in Scottish Gaelic) is a town (burgh of barony) in the district of Inverclyde in Western Scotland.
		Innerkip was made a burgh of barony before the Act of Union in 1707, with the parish containing all of Gourock, Wemyss Bay, Skelmorlie and part of Greenock.
		Gourock (Guireag in Scottish Gaelic) is a burgh in Inverclyde, Scotland.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Inverkip (1035 words)

	Royal Burgh of Elie & Earlsferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Elie was created a Burgh of Barony in favour of William Scott of Grangemuir i n 1598-99, while Earlsferry received from King James VI in 1589 a Charter, which confirmed that it had been a free Burgh " beyond the memory of man".
		The arms recall in the 1st and 4th quarters Earlsferry, the older Burgh, the ship with MacDuff's arms on its sail alludes to "The Earl's Ferry" ("Passagium Comitis") between the town and North Berwick which was for a time one of the main routes from the Lothian's to Fife.
		The name of the Burgh and of the Ferry is traditionally associated with the assistance given to MacDuff, Earl of Fife, by local fisherman who ferried him over to East Lothian when he was fleeing from Macbeth, the Mormaer of Moray, who succeeded Duncan I as King of Scotland (1040-1057).
	www.thefifepost.com /elieearlsferry.htm (241 words)

	The Lordship & Barony of Kilmarnock - Kilmarnock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A barony is not an estate of land, but is a jurisdiction over land, and is therefore described in dispositions and legal documents as 'the lands and barony of '.
		When the Burgh of Kilmarnock became a Parliamentary Burgh under the 1832 Reform Act, the Burgh arms were based on the arms of Boyd, Earl of Kilmarnock, as used on the Burgh seal.
		The Lordship and Barony of Kilmarnock is in Cunninghame (Cuningham).
	freespace.virgin.net /kilmarnock.org.uk/kilmarnock.html (1121 words)

	PETERHEAD - LoveToKnow Article on PETERHEAD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Peterhead is one of the Elgin district group of parliamentary burghs, with Banff, Cullen, Elgin, Inverurie and Kintore.
		The town and lands were purchased in 1720 by a fishing company in England and, on their failure, by th Merchant Maidens' Hospital of Edinburgh for 3000, who are still the overlords.
		Peterhead, made a burgh of barony in 159; by George Keith, fifth earl marischal, was the scene of the landing of the Pretender on Christmas Day 1715.
	35.1911encyclopedia.org /P/PE/PETERHEAD.htm (470 words)

	GALASHIELS - LoveToKnow Article on GALASHIELS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The town is under the control of a provost, baffles and council, and, along with Hawick and Selkirk, forms the Hawick (or Border) group of parliamentary burghs.
		The woollen manufactures, dating from the close of the 16th century, are the most important in Scotland, though now mainly confined to the weaving of tweeds.
		Galashiels was created into a burgh of barony in 1599.
	58.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GA/GALASHIELS.htm (295 words)

	LISTON Family in Australia
		In 1636 it was made a burgh of barony with Edinburgh as superior (collecting all the income); in 1833 it was made an independent parliamentary burgh, and in 1920 it amalgamated with Edinburgh.
		The burghs of barony proliferated from the 15th century onwards, usually with powers to hold markets and fairs for local trade, but not to infringe the Royal burghs' monopoly of foreign trade.
		Ardrossan became a burgh of barony for 5 pound householders in 1846.
	homepage.mac.com /johnno77/liston.html (1070 words)

	The Barony of Cambusnethan and The Barons of Cambusnethan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In 1392, the Barony of Cambusnethan was granted to Sir Thomas de Somerville of Carnwath (3rd Baron) by King Robert III in terms of a Crown Charter dated in July 1391.
		In 1653, the Barony estate was "apprised" from him in lieu of debts and in 1661 the estate was sold to Sir John Harper (11th Baron), Sheriff-Depute of Lanarkshire.
		The mansion house of the Barony of Cambusnethan was rebuilt by this baron by 1819.
	danharrop.tripod.com /harrop/id4.html (3229 words)

	Royal Burgh of Kilrenny ,Anstruther Easter & Anstruther Wester. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Kilrenny was created a Burgh of regality in favour of John Betoun of Balfour in 1578 and was, by accident, included in the roll of Royal Burghs in 1592; there it stayed despite an attempt to resign in 1672.
		Anstruther Easter was made a Burgh of Barony in favour of John Anstruther of that Ilk in 1571-72 and raised by King James VI to a Royal Burgh in 1583.
		The anchor is for Anstruther Easter and denotes that it is a seaport.
	www.thefifepost.com /kaeaw.htm (236 words)

	Story of the Burgh of Calton
		It was entitled "An Act for regulating the Police of the Burgh of Calton and Village of Mile-end, in the County of Lanark; paving, cleansing, and lighting the streets and passages of the said district; and for the erecting a Court House, Gaol, and a Bridewell or Workhouse therein."
		The burgh was divided into nine wards, each represented by a Resident Commissioner of Police, who was invested with the whole powers known in the law of Scotland to belong to the office of constable.
		He held office until the burgh amalgamated with Glasgow in 1846; and Superintendent Smart, who was at the date of amalgamation superintendent of the Calton Burgh Police, was appointed assistant superintendent in the City Police in charge of the Calton or C Division.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /gordon.adams1/GlasgowHistory/OrdsCalton.htm (8054 words)

	Burgh of Leven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Leven was created a Burgh of Barony in 1609 by George Gladstanes, Archbishop of St Andrews, in favour of George Lauder of Bass.
		The blue bend Dexter with its golden buckles comes from the Leslie arms and refers to the Burgh's connection with that family and in particular with Alexander Leslie, the famous Covenanting General, who was created Earl of Leven in 1641.
		The mitre is for the arch episcopal founder of the Burgh, the red griffin's head for Lauder of Bass, and the galley for Leven' s importance as a seaport.
	www.fifepost.freeserve.co.uk /leven.htm (149 words)

	V i s i t S a l t c o a t s . com - The History of Saltcoats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In its early history, Saltcoats was divided into two; half belonged to the parish and barony of Stevenston, whose principal family was the Cunninghames, and the other half belonged to the Montgomeries of Eglinton, the owners of the barony of Ardrossan.
		One reason for his decision could have been the fact that the Earl of Eglinton was a Roman Catholic and the Earl of Glencairn was suspected of heresy and, indeed, of being in league with Henry VIII, who was trying to gain domination of Scotland.
		As a result on 1st February 1528 Saltcoats was granted a Precept which gave it status of Burgh of Barony.
	www.visitsaltcoats.com /history.html (1382 words)

	dumfstory2
		Unless you lived in a burgh everyone had to do their share of work on the lord's land which was ruled by the lord's bailiff or manager.
		Burghs did not simply grow out of small villages, they were created by being given a charter, written and sealed, listing their rights, privileges and duties.
		Burgh and castle went together and the purpose was primarily military.
	www.dumfriesmuseum.demon.co.uk /dumfstory02.html (2064 words)

	The Barony of Porterfield, Scottish Title for Sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This is the last of the baronies from the Shaw Stewarts of Ardgowan and will probably be the last major Stewart barony to come on to the market for some time.
		This castle, which was the caput of the Barony of Finlayestone Maxwell, has been completely restored and although still owned by the Shaw Stewarts is run and maintained by Historic Scotland on behalf of the people of Scotland.
		The Lands and Barony of Porterfield are now almost all sold off and all that remains are a number of superiorities and the barony title.
	www.baronytitles.com /forsale/12.html (911 words)

	Clydebank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The red saltire on the white field is for the ancient province of Lennox and for the town's more recent historic links to Ireland which previously used the same flag.
		The cog-wheel symbolises all the local industries and the demi-figure of Saint Patrick refers to Old Kilpatrick, a burgh of barony from 1672, and where the saint is reputed to have been born.
		Clydebank (Bruach Chluaidh in Gaelic) is a town in west central Scotland, lying on the north bank of the river Clyde.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clydebank (834 words)

	Royal Burgh of Culross (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Culross was created a Burgh of Barony for the Abbott of Culross in 1490 and was made a Royal Burgh by King James VI in 1592.
		The arms are based on the device on the Burgh seal and show St Servanus or Serf standing in prayer in front of the Abbey of Culross founded by Malcolm, Earl of Fife, in 1217.
		St Serf is said to have sheltered The new, Princess of Lothian and mother of St Kentigern or Mungo, at Culross, and to have been baptised and educated St Kentigern there, before the latter went on to the West to become the great missionary to the Clyde Valley and the founder of Glasgow Cathedral.
	www.fifepost.freeserve.co.uk /culross.htm (146 words)

	Family History
		It was Elizabeth Burghs marriage to a distant relative, George Brooke, that eventually bought the barony to the Leith family by a complicated path of descent.
		By 1747 all the direct descendants of the Burgh coheirs had died out and it was not until 1915 that Parliament eventually found that Alexander Henry Leith was the senior coheir.
		Alexander, Lord Burgh was educated at Harrow and Magdalene College, Cambridge and served in the RAF 1953 - 1955.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /andyjen01/family_history.htm (441 words)

	History
		The 'shire' was known as the Barony of Renfrew and the Burgh was the principal town.
		As a Royal Burgh it was owned by the Kings of Scotland and became, in the hands of Walter The High Steward, the Burgh of Barony.
		In 1332 Edward Balliol was crowned at Scone as Edward of Scotland and gave the lands of Renfrew to the Earl of Atholl.
	www.freewebs.com /renfrew/history.htm (1160 words)

	Maybole Town
		The Town of Maybole is a burgh of barony, and the reputed capital of Carrick.
		No fewer than 28 baronial mansions, stately, turreted, and strong, were said to have stood within its limits.
		It was erected into a burgh of barony in 1516, and is governed by 2 bailies, 15 councillors and a treasurer.
	www.maybole.org /history/gazatteer/mayboletown.htm (1588 words)

	Baron Burgh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The first creation was for William de Burgh in 1327, but nothing further is known about the descent of that title.
		Nonetheless, another Sir Thomas Burgh was clearly created Baron Burgh in 1529; that title is the one in existence now.
		Sir Thomas had already succeeded as 5th Baron Strabolgi, and the baronies of Burgh and Strabolgi continued to remain united until the death of the eighth baron Strabolgi in 1602, when both titles went into abeyance.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/baron_burgh (344 words)

	WebEdition 10/2
		Campbeltown was created a Burgh of Barony in favour of Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, in 1667, during the reign of Charles II.
		It was elevated to a Royal Burgh by William of Orange in 1700.
		This is displayed resting on the wreath; the crest of the Royal Burgh of Campbeltown was a herring swimming, in its natural colouring.
	www.kintyremag.co.uk /1997/10/10page2.html (827 words)

	NEW MILLS - LoveToKnow Article on NEW MILLS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		It was made a burgh of barony in 1490 by James IV., the charter being confirmed in 1566 by Sir Matthew Campbell, the laird of Loudoun, in which parish the town is situated.
		3070), a police burgh and manufacturing town, with a station on the Glasgow and South-Western railway; its chief manufactures are those of lace curtains, muslins and carpets.
		Two miles E. rises Loudoun Hill (1036 ft.) where Robert Bruce defeated the English in 1307, and about a mile farther E. is the cairn raised to commemorate one of Wallaces victories.
	74.1911encyclopedia.org /N/NE/NEW_MILLS.htm (267 words)

	Accessing Scotland's Past (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Today the burgh is well known for its large, continental-style main square and the quantity of Georgian buildings still visible throughout the town.
		Throughout the Middle Ages, there were two settlements named Kelso: Wester Kelso, a burgh which probably stood somewhere to the west of the gates into the Floors estate, and Easter Kelso, a village or 'toun' that stood somewhere to the north-west of the abbey.
		Despite this impressive growth and development, Kelso remained a burgh of barony and the effective possession of the Dukes of Roxburghe until 1853.
	www.rcahms.gov.uk /asp/kelso.html (883 words)

	Early Burghs In The Highlands
		Inveraray was erected into a Burgh of Barony in 1474, and was created a Royal Burgh by King Charles I in 1648.
		Burgh inhabitants would live in what we today would call hovels, and the upper classes would live elsewhere, on their own estates nearby.
		Most of the population using the Burgh lived on the suroundings estates and farms.
	thecapitalscot.com /pastfeatures/burghs.html (338 words)

	WEMYSS - LoveToKnow Article on WEMYSS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		WEMYSS, a parish of Fifeshire, Scotland, embracing the villages of East and West Wemyss and the police burgh of Buckhaven, a fishing port lying on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth, 21/2 m.
		Coal mining is the principal industry of the district, the coal being exported from the port of Methil, of which the harbour was constructed by David, 2nd earl of Wemyss (d.
		1679), the town being made a burgh of barony in 1662.
	8.1911encyclopedia.org /W/WE/WEMYSS.htm (515 words)

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