Baron of Patrixbourne is a feudal title in the Baronage of England.

12th Baroness & Baron of Patrixbourne

Today, in modern England, the title of the barony continues to exist and is held as a legally recognised possession, independent of its historic rights, as a so-called incorporeal possession.

As today's Baron & Baroness, we endeavour to fulfil our responsibility to preserve this piece of English history for future generations. As the holders of the Barony title, we are also the custodians of ‘old England’.

 

The current baron also holds the Scottish title of second Viscount of Belhaven. The family possesses the legally certified and documented rights to both titles. The legal powers were confirmed and established by a notarised
deed of recognition.
It is thus legally defined that the feudal barony of Patrixbourne in the county of Kent, England, is a feudal dignity and intangible heritage of ancient origin, dating back to the Norman settlement of England after the conquest of 1066, and that the said barony was historically held as a fief in capite of the estate of Patrixbourne, with the rights, dignities and duties customary for feudal baronies under the Crown of England, and considering that the Feudal Lordship Abolition Act 1660 abolished the military and service obligations of feudal lordship but expressly preserved the feudal dignity and title of barony as an intangible heritage that can be lawfully inherited, transferred and bequeathed.
Thus, the fact remains that the feudal barony of Patrixbourne continues to exist as a lawful and inheritable feudal title under English law, independent and separate from the peerage, together with all associated historical titles, designations and dignities.

In addition to his mission of breathing new life into the ancient and historic feudal barony, the Baron is also deeply connected to British history, its traditions, values and rich heritage. As a sign of his connection to British and Scottish history, the pattern of his own family tartan was officially added to the Scottish Tartan Register in 2023.
As loyal royalists and supporters of His Majesty King Charles III, the family supports the British monarchy.

The Board of Directors of the Manorial Title Register confirms the legitimate and lawful succession of the current Baron as the 12th Baron of Patrixbourne, Kent, effective 20 June 2024. His lawful succession, as evidenced by documentary proof of title, is officially recognised, with his name and title being entered in the official register of peerages. This letter serves as legal authorisation for him to be recognised under this title in all official documents in accordance with the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925.

 

Since 2025, the 12th Baron of Patrixbourne has been a member of the Crown Society.
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