County: Wiltshire
History from: 1066
History to: 1257
Documented history: Yes
Domesday Book: Yes
Interesting Facts:
Become the 6th Baron and Baroness of West Dean
1st Baron – Waleran the Huntsman receives 51 lordships from William the Conqueror. He is one of King William’s royal foresters. A motte and bailey castle is built at west Dean.
4th Baron – Walter Walerand is appointed keeper of Clarendon, Panchet and Buckholt forests. Part of Walter’s service to the king is for the defence of Salisbury Castle.