MANORIAL HERITAGE REGISTRY CONVEYANCE & DESCENT HISTORY ============================================================================ King’s Barton Public record: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_manor=kings-barton Exported: 14 October 2026, 22:39 GMT+0000 Recorded historical holders: 19 Location: Gloucestershire SUCCESSION REGISTER | EARLIEST RECORDED TO PRESENT ============================================================================ Relationships below reproduce saved published paths; unrecorded routes are not inferred. 1. Roger de Clifford, Baron Clifford, lord of Brougham and associated Westmorland estates | 1265 - 1267 Transfer: Crown grant of the lordship at farm during Gloucester Abbey's failure to pay the farm Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-clifford Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 2. Eleanor of Provence, Queen consort of Henry III of England, Countess of Provence | 1273 - 1299 Transfer: Assignment of the estate to the town and castle of Eleanor of Provence Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=eleanor-of-provence Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 3. Margaret of France, Queen of England | 1299 - 1318 Transfer: Inclusion in the dower of Queen Margaret Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 4. Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent, son of Edward I and Margaret of France | 1318 - 1322 Transfer: Grant by Edward II to his brother Edmund of Woodstock Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edmund-of-woodstock-1st-earl-of-kent Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 5. Gilbert Talbot and Hugh le Despenser the younger | 1322 - 1327 Transfer: Commitment during pleasure to Gilbert Talbot, with superior control appointed to Hugh le Despenser the younger Holding arrangement: Joint Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 6. Isabella of France, Queen of England | 1327 - 1330 Transfer: Grant for life Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 7. Thomas de Brodesdon | 1330 - 1345 Transfer: Grant of the reversion for life Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-de-brodesdon Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 8. Gloucester Abbey | 1345 - 1539 Transfer: Edward III granted the manor to Gloucester Abbey at fee farm Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 9. George Whitmore and Thomas Whitmore | 1611 - 1611 Transfer: Crown grant of the lordship Holding arrangement: Joint Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 10. Thomas Whitmore | 1611 - 1641 Transfer: George Whitmore released his interest to Thomas Whitmore Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-whitmore Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 11. Sir William Whitmore | 1641 - 1654 Transfer: Succession as brother and heir Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 12. Richard Whitmore | 1654 - 1657 Transfer: Succession on the death of Sir William Whitmore Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-whitmore Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 13. Samuel Blackwell, Member of Parliament for Cirencester | 1750 - 1780 Transfer: Purchase from the Whitmore family Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=samuel-blackwell-27753 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 14. John Price and Thomas Mitchell | 1780 - 1784 Transfer: Holding as assignees of the bankrupt owners Holding arrangement: Joint Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 15. Edmund Probyn | 1784 - 1786 Transfer: Mortgage of the manor Holding arrangement: Other Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 16. Sir John Guise, General in the British Army, baronet, 3rd Baronet, British Army general | 1786 - 1865 Transfer: Conveyance with the Highnam estate following the 1786 sale and associated transactions Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-wright-guise Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 17. Sir William Vernon Guise, lord of Elmore, member of the Guise family of Elmore, Baronet, member of the Guise family of Gloucestershire, lord of King's Barton | 1865 - 1887 Transfer: Descent on the death of Sir John Guise Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-william-guise-14677 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 18. Sir William Francis George Guise, Baronet, lord of King's Barton | 1887 - 1920 Transfer: Descent on the death of Sir William Vernon Guise Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-francis-george-guise Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 19. Sir Anselm William Edward Guise, Baronet, last lord of Lassington according to the registry description, last recorded Guise lord of King's Barton | 1920 - 1986 Transfer: Descent in the direct line Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-anselm-william-guise Relationship to present holder: Not recorded DETAILED CONVEYANCE HISTORIES AND LINKED PEDIGREES ============================================================================ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 1 | 1265 - 1267 Roger de Clifford, Baron Clifford, lord of Brougham and associated Westmorland estates Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-clifford Holder position: holder Transfer: Crown grant of the lordship at farm during Gloucester Abbey's failure to pay the farm Previous holder: Crown Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Crown To / transferee: Roger de Clifford Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: grant at farm Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The Crown granted the lordship at farm to Roger de Clifford in 1265; Gloucester Abbey regained the farm in 1267. Other parties: Roger de Clifford Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-clifford Person dates: died 1282 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 2 | 1273 - 1299 Eleanor of Provence, Queen consort of Henry III of England, Countess of Provence Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=eleanor-of-provence Holder position: holder Transfer: Assignment of the estate to the town and castle of Eleanor of Provence Previous holder: Gloucester Abbey Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Gloucester Abbey To / transferee: Eleanor of Provence Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: royal assignment Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: In 1273 the estate was assigned to the town and castle of Eleanor of Provence and was called Queen's Barton; it was later included in Queen Margaret's dower in 1299. Other parties: Eleanor of Provence Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=eleanor-of-provence Person dates: c. 1223-1291 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 3 | 1299 - 1318 Margaret of France, Queen of England Holder position: holder Transfer: Inclusion in the dower of Queen Margaret Previous holder: Eleanor of Provence Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Eleanor of Provence To / transferee: Margaret of France, Queen of England Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: dower assignment Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The estate was included in the dower of Queen Margaret in 1299. Other parties: Margaret of France, Queen of England Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=eleanor-of-provence Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 4 | 1318 - 1322 Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent, son of Edward I and Margaret of France Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edmund-of-woodstock-1st-earl-of-kent Holder position: holder Transfer: Grant by Edward II to his brother Edmund of Woodstock Previous holder: Crown Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Crown To / transferee: Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: royal grant Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Edward II granted the estate to his brother Edmund of Woodstock in 1318. Other parties: Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edmund-of-woodstock-1st-earl-of-kent Person dates: 1301-1330 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 5 | 1322 - 1327 Gilbert Talbot and Hugh le Despenser the younger Holder position: holder Transfer: Commitment during pleasure to Gilbert Talbot, with superior control appointed to Hugh le Despenser the younger Previous holder: Crown Holding arrangement: joint From / transferor: Crown To / transferee: Gilbert Talbot and Hugh le Despenser the younger Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: custodial commitment Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: In 1322 the manor was committed during pleasure to Gilbert Talbot; Hugh le Despenser the younger was appointed to superior control. Other parties: Gilbert Talbot, Hugh le Despenser the younger Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 6 | 1327 - 1330 Isabella of France, Queen of England Holder position: holder Transfer: Grant for life Previous holder: Crown Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Crown To / transferee: Isabella of France, Queen of England Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: life grant Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Queen Isabella received a grant for life in 1327. Other parties: Isabella of France, Queen of England Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 7 | 1330 - 1345 Thomas de Brodesdon Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-de-brodesdon Holder position: holder Transfer: Grant of the reversion for life Previous holder: Crown Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Crown To / transferee: Thomas de Brodesdon Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: life grant of reversion Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The reversion was granted for life to Thomas de Brodesdon in 1330; he is recorded as holding it again in 1331 and retained it until 1345. Other parties: Thomas de Brodesdon Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-de-brodesdon Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 8 | 1345 - 1539 Gloucester Abbey Holder position: holder Transfer: Edward III granted the manor to Gloucester Abbey at fee farm Previous holder: Thomas de Brodesdon Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas de Brodesdon To / transferee: Gloucester Abbey Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: grant at fee farm Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: In 1345 Edward III granted the manor to Gloucester Abbey at fee farm. The Abbey retained it until the Dissolution. Other parties: Gloucester Abbey Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-de-brodesdon Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 9 | 1611 - 1611 George Whitmore and Thomas Whitmore Holder position: holder Transfer: Crown grant of the lordship Previous holder: Crown Holding arrangement: joint From / transferor: Crown To / transferee: George Whitmore and Thomas Whitmore Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: Crown grant Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The Crown granted the lordship of King's Barton in March 1611 to George and Thomas Whitmore of London. Other parties: George Whitmore, Thomas Whitmore Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 10 | 1611 - 1641 Thomas Whitmore Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-whitmore Holder position: holder Transfer: George Whitmore released his interest to Thomas Whitmore Previous holder: George Whitmore and Thomas Whitmore Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: George Whitmore and Thomas Whitmore To / transferee: Thomas Whitmore Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: release Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: George Whitmore later released his interest in the lordship to Thomas Whitmore. Other parties: Thomas Whitmore Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-whitmore Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 11 | 1641 - 1654 Sir William Whitmore Holder position: holder Transfer: Succession as brother and heir Previous holder: Thomas Whitmore Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas Whitmore To / transferee: Sir William Whitmore Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: inheritance Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Thomas Whitmore was succeeded by his brother Sir William Whitmore. Other parties: Sir William Whitmore Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-whitmore Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 12 | 1654 - 1657 Richard Whitmore Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-whitmore Holder position: holder Transfer: Succession on the death of Sir William Whitmore Previous holder: Sir William Whitmore Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Sir William Whitmore To / transferee: Richard Whitmore Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: inheritance Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: On Sir William Whitmore's death, the manor passed to his second son Richard Whitmore. Other parties: Richard Whitmore Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-whitmore Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 13 | 1750 - 1780 Samuel Blackwell, Member of Parliament for Cirencester Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=samuel-blackwell-27753 Holder position: holder Transfer: Purchase from the Whitmore family Previous holder: Catherine Whitmore and George Walker Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Catherine Whitmore and George Walker To / transferee: Samuel Blackwell Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: sale Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The Gloucestershire family sold the manor in the mid-1750s to Samuel Blackwell of Northaw, Hertfordshire. Other parties: Samuel Blackwell Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=samuel-blackwell-27753 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 14 | 1780 - 1784 John Price and Thomas Mitchell Holder position: holder Transfer: Holding as assignees of the bankrupt owners Previous holder: Messrs Walker and Singleton, bankrupts Holding arrangement: joint From / transferor: Messrs Walker and Singleton, bankrupts To / transferee: John Price and Thomas Mitchell Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: assignment and mortgage Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: By 1780 John Price and Thomas Mitchell held the manor as assignees of Messrs Walker and Singleton; in 1784 it was mortgaged to Edmund Probyn. Other parties: John Price, Thomas Mitchell Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 15 | 1784 - 1786 Edmund Probyn Holder position: holder Transfer: Mortgage of the manor Previous holder: John Price and Thomas Mitchell Holding arrangement: other From / transferor: John Price and Thomas Mitchell To / transferee: Edmund Probyn Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: mortgage Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The manor was mortgaged to Edmund Probyn in 1784. Other parties: Edmund Probyn Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 16 | 1786 - 1865 Sir John Guise, General in the British Army, baronet, 3rd Baronet, British Army general Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-wright-guise Holder position: holder Transfer: Conveyance with the Highnam estate following the 1786 sale and associated transactions Previous holder: William Singleton's estate Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: William Singleton's estate To / transferee: Sir John Guise Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: conveyance Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The manor was conveyed with the nearby Highnam estate to Sir John Guise; the record also states that he was lord in 1848 and held a 1770 lease of rents and fishing rights. Other parties: Sir John Guise Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-wright-guise Person dates: 1777–1855 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 17 | 1865 - 1887 Sir William Vernon Guise, lord of Elmore, member of the Guise family of Elmore, Baronet, member of the Guise family of Gloucestershire, lord of King's Barton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-william-guise-14677 Holder position: holder Transfer: Descent on the death of Sir John Guise Previous holder: Sir John Guise Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Sir John Guise To / transferee: Sir William Vernon Guise Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: inheritance Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: After Sir John Guise's death in 1865, the manor passed in the direct line to his son Sir William Vernon Guise. Other parties: Sir William Vernon Guise Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-wright-guise Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-william-guise-14677 Person dates: Seventeenth century; exact dates not established in the sources used Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 18 | 1887 - 1920 Sir William Francis George Guise, Baronet, lord of King's Barton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-francis-george-guise Holder position: holder Transfer: Descent on the death of Sir William Vernon Guise Previous holder: Sir William Vernon Guise Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Sir William Vernon Guise To / transferee: Sir William Francis George Guise Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: inheritance Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The manor descended to Sir William Francis George Guise, who died in 1920. Other parties: Sir William Francis George Guise Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-william-guise-14677 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-francis-george-guise Person dates: d. 1920 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 19 | 1920 - 1986 Sir Anselm William Edward Guise, Baronet, last lord of Lassington according to the registry description, last recorded Guise lord of King's Barton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-anselm-william-guise Holder position: holder Transfer: Descent in the direct line Previous holder: Sir William Francis George Guise Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Sir William Francis George Guise To / transferee: Sir Anselm William Edward Guise Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: inheritance and relinquishment Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The manor descended to Sir Anselm William Edward Guise, who relinquished his manorial rights in 1986. Other parties: Sir Anselm William Edward Guise Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-francis-george-guise Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-anselm-william-guise Person dates: 1838–1911 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. END OF EXPORTED APPROVED CONVEYANCE HISTORY