12 May Lordship Title of Begwary
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Lordship Title of Begwary
County: Bedfordshire
Parish: Eaton Socon
History from: Saxon times prior to the Norman Conquest of 1066
History to: 1667 - the reign of Charles II
Of interest…
(1) In Saxon times prior to the conquest Begwary was owned by the Abbey of St Neots. (2) William Fitz Hugh, the 2nd Lord of Begwary is murdered by his wife Elizabeth and Begwary is taken by the Crown. (3) In the 14th century two inquisitions are held concerning the murder and seizure and it is determined that Richard, son of William is the rightful Lord of Begwary.
Price: £2,500 to become the 14th Lord and Lady of Begwary