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Feudal barony of Launceston

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Launceston Castle, caput of the feudal barony, which still dominates the town of Launceston in modern times
Town Square, in the centre of Launceston

Launceston was one of three Feudal baronies in Cornwall which existed in the mediaeval era. Its caput was at Launceston Castle.

Descent

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Earls of Cornwall

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Following the death of Reginald de Dunstanville the feudal barony of Launceston effectively became merged with the lands of the Earldom of Cornwall, which was granted in 1189 by King Richard I (1189-1199) to his younger brother Prince John, later King John (1199-1216).[5]

Sources

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  • Sanders, I.J., English Baronies, A Study of their Origin and Descent 1086-1327, Oxford, 1960, p. 60, Barony of Launceston

References

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  1. ^ Sanders, p.60
  2. ^ Sanders, p.60
  3. ^ Sanders, p.60
  4. ^ Sanders, p.60
  5. ^ Sanders, p.60