MANORIAL HERITAGE REGISTRY CONVEYANCE & DESCENT HISTORY ============================================================================ Westmoreland Public record: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_manor=westmoreland Exported: 20 October 2026, 04:27 GMT+0000 Recorded historical holders: 13 Location: Westmorland SUCCESSION REGISTER | EARLIEST RECORDED TO PRESENT ============================================================================ Relationships below reproduce saved published paths; unrecorded routes are not inferred. 1. Robert Veteripont | c. 1200–1216 Transfer: Granted by King John, together with custody of Appleby and Brough castles and the sheriffwick and rent of Westmorland, in perpetuity. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-veteripont Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 2. John Veteripont, Baron of Westmoreland | 1228 - 1242 Transfer: Inherited the Barony on his father's death. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-de-vieuxpont Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 3. Robert Veteripont | 1242 - 1264/1265 Transfer: Succeeded his father while underage and later came into possession on attaining his majority. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-veteripont Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 4. Isabella de Veteripont and Idonea de Veteripont | 1265 - c. 1292 Transfer: The Barony and lands were restored to the two daughters of Robert de Veteripont after royal intervention, on condition associated with their failure to produce heirs. Holding arrangement: Joint / Equal shares Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 5. Robert de Clifford, Baron Clifford, Lord of the Barony of Skipton, 1st Baron Clifford, Lord of Brough under Stainmore, 1st Baron de Clifford, Lord of Skipton, Baron of Westmoreland, Lord Marcher, Admiral of England, Baron of Skipton | c. 1292 - 1314 Transfer: The whole Barony became invested in Isabella's son after Idonea's death. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-de-clifford Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 6. Roger de Clifford, Baron Clifford, lord of Brougham and associated Westmorland estates | 1314 - 1326 Transfer: Inherited the Barony from his father, who was killed at Bannockburn; the estate was later forfeited to the Crown following Roger's attainder. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-clifford Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 7. Robert de Clifford, Baron Clifford, Lord of the Barony of Skipton, 1st Baron Clifford, Lord of Brough under Stainmore, 1st Baron de Clifford, Lord of Skipton, Baron of Westmoreland, Lord Marcher, Admiral of England, Baron of Skipton | 1327 - 1344 Transfer: The Barony was returned to Roger de Clifford after the change of regime and then descended to his son Robert on Roger's death. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-de-clifford Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 8. Anne Clifford, Countess of Pembroke, Dorset and Montgomery, Countess of Dorset, Countess of Montgomery, Clifford heiress, Lord of Brough, Baroness Clifford, Pembroke and Montgomery, heiress of the Clifford estates, Baroness Clifford in her own right, Countess of Dorset and Countess of Montgomery through marriage, hereditary High Sheriff of Westmorland, Baroness of Westmoreland in her own right | c. 1643 - 1675 Transfer: Obtained possession of the Barony and the Clifford estates after contesting the settlement that had initially placed the inheritance with her uncle Francis Clifford and his son; she became sole inheritor after their deaths. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=anne-clifford Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 9. Margaret Tufton | 1675 Transfer: Inherited the Barony and the Clifford estates on Anne Clifford's death; she was married to John Tufton, Lord Tufton. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=margaret-tufton Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 10. John Tufton, 4th Earl of Thanet | 1675 - 1680s Transfer: Held the Barony through his marriage to Margaret Tufton and succeeded to the title and estates after Anne Clifford's death. Holding arrangement: Other Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 11. Richard Tufton, 5th Earl of Thanet, 1st Baronet, naturalised British landowner | 1680s - 1683 Transfer: Succeeded his brother John to the title and estates. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-tufton-5th-earl-of-thanet Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 12. Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet, Lord of Appleby, Baron Clifford, Lord of Brough, holder of Eytchden, Member of Parliament for Appleby, Groom of the Bedchamber to the Duke of York, Lord Lieutenant of Westmorland and Cumberland, Baron Tufton | 1683 - 1729 Transfer: Succeeded his brother Richard to the title and estates. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-tufton-6th-earl-of-thanet Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 13. Sackville Tufton, 7th Earl of Thanet, 9th Earl of Thanet, peer and landowner, hereditary sheriff of Westmorland, Member of Parliament for Appleby, 8th Earl of Thanet, Lord of Skipton, Baron of Westmoreland | 1729 - 1753 Transfer: Inherited the Earldom and Barony as his uncle's nephew. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sackville-tufton-9th-earl-of-thanet Relationship to present holder: Not recorded DETAILED CONVEYANCE HISTORIES AND LINKED PEDIGREES ============================================================================ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 1 | c. 1200–1216 Robert Veteripont Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-veteripont Holder position: holder Transfer: Granted by King John, together with custody of Appleby and Brough castles and the sheriffwick and rent of Westmorland, in perpetuity. Previous holder: The Crown Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: The Crown To / transferee: Robert Veteripont Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: royal grant Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The grant comprised the Barony of Westmoreland and numerous constituent manors, including Appleby, Brough, Langton, Brougham, Kirkby Thore, Kirkby Stephen, Winton and Mallerstang. Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-veteripont Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 2 | 1228 - 1242 John Veteripont, Baron of Westmoreland Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-de-vieuxpont Holder position: holder Transfer: Inherited the Barony on his father's death. Previous holder: Robert Veteripont Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Robert Veteripont To / transferee: John Veteripont Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-veteripont Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-de-vieuxpont Person dates: died 1242 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 3 | 1242 - 1264/1265 Robert Veteripont Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-veteripont Holder position: holder Transfer: Succeeded his father while underage and later came into possession on attaining his majority. Previous holder: John Veteripont Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: John Veteripont To / transferee: Robert Veteripont Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: His lands were held in royal wardship during his minority. He later joined the baronial party and died of wounds received at Lewes or Evesham. Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-de-vieuxpont Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-veteripont Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 4 | 1265 - c. 1292 Isabella de Veteripont and Idonea de Veteripont Holder position: holder Transfer: The Barony and lands were restored to the two daughters of Robert de Veteripont after royal intervention, on condition associated with their failure to produce heirs. Previous holder: The Crown Holding arrangement: joint Share / interest: Equal shares From / transferor: The Crown To / transferee: Isabella de Veteripont and Idonea de Veteripont Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: royal restoration Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The sisters held the inheritance jointly or in divided shares; Isabella is recorded acting as baron and hereditary sheriff, with Idonea as parcener. Other parties: Isabella de Veteripont, Idonea de Veteripont Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 5 | c. 1292 - 1314 Robert de Clifford, Baron Clifford, Lord of the Barony of Skipton, 1st Baron Clifford, Lord of Brough under Stainmore, 1st Baron de Clifford, Lord of Skipton, Baron of Westmoreland, Lord Marcher, Admiral of England, Baron of Skipton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-de-clifford Holder position: holder Transfer: The whole Barony became invested in Isabella's son after Idonea's death. Previous holder: Isabella de Veteripont and Idonea de Veteripont Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Isabella de Veteripont and Idonea de Veteripont To / transferee: Robert de Clifford Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The record states that Robert inherited the entire estate through Isabella's line after the death of Idonea de Veteripont. Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-de-clifford Person dates: 1274–1314 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 6 | 1314 - 1326 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: Inherited the Barony from his father, who was killed at Bannockburn; the estate was later forfeited to the Crown following Roger's attainder. Previous holder: Robert de Clifford Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Robert de Clifford To / transferee: Roger de Clifford Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession and forfeiture Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: During Roger's tenure, portions including Brougham, Mallerstang, King's Meaburn and Kirkby Stephen were granted to Sir Andrew de Harclay. Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-de-clifford Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-clifford Person dates: died 1282 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 7 | 1327 - 1344 Robert de Clifford, Baron Clifford, Lord of the Barony of Skipton, 1st Baron Clifford, Lord of Brough under Stainmore, 1st Baron de Clifford, Lord of Skipton, Baron of Westmoreland, Lord Marcher, Admiral of England, Baron of Skipton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-de-clifford Holder position: holder Transfer: The Barony was returned to Roger de Clifford after the change of regime and then descended to his son Robert on Roger's death. Previous holder: Roger de Clifford / The Crown Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Roger de Clifford / The Crown To / transferee: Robert de Clifford Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: restoration and hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Robert subsequently inherited the entire estate on the death of Idonea de Veteripont. Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-de-clifford Person dates: 1274–1314 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 8 | c. 1643 - 1675 Anne Clifford, Countess of Pembroke, Dorset and Montgomery, Countess of Dorset, Countess of Montgomery, Clifford heiress, Lord of Brough, Baroness Clifford, Pembroke and Montgomery, heiress of the Clifford estates, Baroness Clifford in her own right, Countess of Dorset and Countess of Montgomery through marriage, hereditary High Sheriff of Westmorland, Baroness of Westmoreland in her own right Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=anne-clifford Holder position: holder Transfer: Obtained possession of the Barony and the Clifford estates after contesting the settlement that had initially placed the inheritance with her uncle Francis Clifford and his son; she became sole inheritor after their deaths. Previous holder: Francis Clifford and his son / Clifford family settlement Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Francis Clifford and his son / Clifford family settlement To / transferee: Anne Clifford, Countess of Pembroke, Dorset and Montgomery Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: inheritance and legal recovery Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: She held and personally administered the baronial estates, including Appleby and Brougham, and restored parts of the castles. Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=anne-clifford Person dates: 1590–1675 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 9 | 1675 Margaret Tufton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=margaret-tufton Holder position: holder Transfer: Inherited the Barony and the Clifford estates on Anne Clifford's death; she was married to John Tufton, Lord Tufton. Previous holder: Anne Clifford, Countess of Pembroke, Dorset and Montgomery Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Anne Clifford, Countess of Pembroke, Dorset and Montgomery To / transferee: Margaret Tufton Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=anne-clifford Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=margaret-tufton Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 10 | 1675 - 1680s John Tufton, 4th Earl of Thanet Holder position: holder Transfer: Held the Barony through his marriage to Margaret Tufton and succeeded to the title and estates after Anne Clifford's death. Previous holder: Margaret Tufton Holding arrangement: other From / transferor: Margaret Tufton To / transferee: John Tufton, 4th Earl of Thanet Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: marital succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The record describes the Barony as passing into the Tufton family through Margaret's marriage to John Tufton. Other parties: Margaret Tufton Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=margaret-tufton Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 11 | 1680s - 1683 Richard Tufton, 5th Earl of Thanet, 1st Baronet, naturalised British landowner Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-tufton-5th-earl-of-thanet Holder position: holder Transfer: Succeeded his brother John to the title and estates. Previous holder: John Tufton, 4th Earl of Thanet Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: John Tufton, 4th Earl of Thanet To / transferee: Richard Tufton, 5th Earl of Thanet Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-tufton-5th-earl-of-thanet Person dates: 1640–1683 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 12 | 1683 - 1729 Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet, Lord of Appleby, Baron Clifford, Lord of Brough, holder of Eytchden, Member of Parliament for Appleby, Groom of the Bedchamber to the Duke of York, Lord Lieutenant of Westmorland and Cumberland, Baron Tufton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-tufton-6th-earl-of-thanet Holder position: holder Transfer: Succeeded his brother Richard to the title and estates. Previous holder: Richard Tufton, 5th Earl of Thanet Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Richard Tufton, 5th Earl of Thanet To / transferee: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-tufton-5th-earl-of-thanet Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-tufton-6th-earl-of-thanet Person dates: 1644–1729 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 13 | 1729 - 1753 Sackville Tufton, 7th Earl of Thanet, 9th Earl of Thanet, peer and landowner, hereditary sheriff of Westmorland, Member of Parliament for Appleby, 8th Earl of Thanet, Lord of Skipton, Baron of Westmoreland Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sackville-tufton-9th-earl-of-thanet Holder position: holder Transfer: Inherited the Earldom and Barony as his uncle's nephew. Previous holder: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet To / transferee: Sackville Tufton, 7th Earl of Thanet Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: During his tenure, the Chancery dispute concerning tenants' customary rights was settled in 1739. Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-tufton-6th-earl-of-thanet Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sackville-tufton-9th-earl-of-thanet Person dates: 1767–1825 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. END OF EXPORTED APPROVED CONVEYANCE HISTORY