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Castles which come on the market sometimes have a baronial title associated with the estate . Property of the week is the Whitehouse a £2.9 million castle built on Knights Templar land. The Whitehouse is in Barnton, Edinburgh, on land which once belonged to the Knights Templar. Becoming a Grand Master of the Knights Templar is a fairly straightforward process . Barony of Upton for saleBaron / Lord
Right to appoint title of Lady £40,000
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barony title now Owned by the
Family Plantagenet, Botreaux, Tregoze, Montagu,
Bavant, Scudamore, Ewyas, Corbet, Reynes, Hungerford, Tudor
& Parr that held the Title For sale at £40,000 buy title now title enquiry form Become a Grand Master of the Knights Templar and can confer barony titles and lordships on anyone you choose Bogus barony titleBRITISH lord is selling
the Barony of Clare through a London auctioneers,
with an asking price of £60,000 (¤86,000). But
Irish experts say the title is bogus, and there is no
evidence that the former Conservative peer’s family
ever used it. Francis French, 77, known as Lord de
Freyne, whose ancestors lived in Frenchpark, Co
Roscommon, has already sold several Irish titles. catalogue provides no
evidence of the existence of a feudal title associated with
the Barony of Clare, or that de Freyne’s ancestors bore
such a title.” Murphy says the association of the
barony with Richard de Clare, or Strongbow, is particularly
spurious because the placename Clare comes from the Irish
word clar, while De Clare’s name originates in Suffolk.
He has sent a series of questions about the sale to Robert
Smith , who is refusing to respond. Kenneth Nichols, a
former history professor in University College Cork, said:
“If people want to assume a bogus barony, they could do
it themselves without paying any money to Robert
Smith.” De Freyne’s secretary said the retired
peer didn’t wish to speak about the sale. Asked to
respond to criticism that the barony he is selling is bogus,
she replied: “I am afraid I am unable to make any
comment.” De Freyne and his three sisters emigrated
from Ireland after the Land Commission took over their
ancestral Roscommon estate. The family home, near
Frenchpark, was demolished in the 1970s. Through Manorial
Auctioneers, De Freyne has offered a range of baronies for
sale in recent years, including Carrowreagh, Caher,
Brierfield and Kilcoleman in Co Sligo. Smith has defended
Manorial’s sale of such baronies and says Irish critics
just don’t like British toffs lording it over them.
“Some people in Ireland don’t like the English
ascendancy,” he said. He says barony buyers are
American, Irish and English, and admitted that there have
been disgruntled customers. Joseph Donohoe from San
Francisco, who bought the title of Baron of Loughtee for
£33,000 in 1996, sued Manorial after discovering that
the title had no historical basis. Smith says that the
action was settled by returning Donohoe’s deposit of
£6,000. “There are always going to be some
dissatisfied customers,” he said. “We give
people’s money back if they’re not happy.”
Manorial says De Freyne approached them with the Barony of
Clare title, and says no interest has been expressed since
it was offered for sale two weeks ago. Manorial takes 15% of
the asking price from the seller, and 10% from the
buyer. Lee Castle, ScotlandLee Castle has been sold for £6million . Another prize that comes with the estate is the 25-member Pipes and Drums of the Barony of Lee who will play for the new residents at the baron's beckoning. Gordon Lockhart, of Remax, said: "The owner will also have the privilege of registering their own coat-of-arms, motto and even the family tartan." visit our beautiful castle pictures collection Castles
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update March 2004 The historic
700-year-old Scottish Castle, and the titles
of Baron or Baroness,
recognized by The British Crown by way of Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II and Her representative in Scotland, The Lord
Lyon King of Arms, has been the latest castle
for sale in
Scotland . The auction process has now closed and the
successful buyer will be announced later this week .
Speculation is mounting to Saturday Night Fever pitch
that John Travolta is going to buy this castle for
£8 million . Other castles
for sale
recently include Duncraig
Castle ,
Knock
Castle and
Taymouth
Castle . Lord Kinross of Taylor Kinross Solicitors, the executor of the Scottish Estate of the late Baron Peter of Lee, and the Trustees announced in Edinburgh, Scotland that invitations have been extended to a group of top celebrities and wealthy individuals worldwide to the goal to find a new custodian for the ancient Barony of Lee, the Baronial titles, the Castle, all its contents, including priceless, centuries old wall- to-wall tapestries, three lodge houses, and 261 acres of land. Titles of Baron or Baroness, and other noble titles, may only be inherited and cannot be bought and sold. British law permits a rare exception for a title of nobility to be passed outside the bloodline. Titles associated with a Scottish Feudal Barony can be conveyed simultaneously with the sale of the Barony, to its new owner of record. These laws, still recognized by the British State, have their roots in the 12th Century. Lord Kinross issued the following statement, "It was not an easy decision. We looked into various ways to market the Lee, traditional and online, and we picked the Internet. It enables us to deliver our offer to a selected audience worldwide, in an instant, and in complete privacy. Those who are not on the guest list can request a password from the login page if they qualify. We will not make any other comments on the details. The invitees have by all accounts already led very remarkable fairy tale lives, and we thought that, amongst them, one lucky individual might be interested in the fairy tale of The Lee. The good news is all they need is their checkbook as it comes fully furnished with everything imaginable." The recently renovated castle is a property of great historical significance. The original lands of Lee were granted to William Locard, circa 1272, and lay between Lanark and Carluke on the north side of the Clyde. Robert the Bruce is reputed to have signed a charter under the branches of the Pease Tree, an ancient oak in front of the house, while, three centuries later, Oliver Cromwell is said to have dined on the same spot.. "The interior is rich in paintings, tapestry and other heirlooms ... whilst the grounds are beautiful with terraces and wooded slopes." The titles of baron or baroness are recognised by the Crown and the Queen's representative in Scotland, the Lord Lyon King of Arms. Anyone can buy the title as long as they also purchase a chunk of land in Scotland. The holder, however, will not be able to exercise the former feudal powers that came with the title, such as holding barony courts and fining people. Lord Kinross, who has had extensive experience in selling similar properties around Scotland said that the websale, while novel, was a good idea . John Travolta's name has been linked with the purchase of a Scottish castle. The American film star is rumoured to have viewed Lee Castle in South Lanarkshire with a mind to buying it. There is speculation that he wants to turn the historic building into a centre for Scientology, the religion that Travolta has long supported and promoted. The Pulp Fiction star could certainly afford it. He gets paid more than £20 million per film. Lee Castle dates back to the 13th century and one of its Lairds was honoured for his part in in returning Robert the Bruce's heart to Scotland. The property boasts 14 bedrooms, a ballroom and a swimming pool. It stands in extensive grounds with three themed gardens, including a Japanese garden. The family that currently owns the castle is understood to be marketing it in America, hoping for a private sale. If not then the castle will reportedly go up for sale on the public market next month. Seton Castle is the work of famous Scottish architect Robert Adam . It was built in 1789 from the ruins of Seton Palace . The castle has 14 bedrooms and over 20 acres of land . The castle has been totally refurbished in the last year by the current owner Mary McMillan, bought the castle for £1.3m in December 2003. She has since overseen a complete overhaul of the stately home. The 43-year-old mother-of-six today, who would not reveal how much had been spent on the refurbishment, said she would be reluctant to leave her home but explained that she could not turn down a multi-million pound offer Lee Castle and barony titleJoin
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