Lordship Title of Over Brailes

Lordship Title of Over Brailes

County: Warwickshire

Parish: Brailes

History from: 1242

History to: 1705

Of interest…

(1) Sir Peter de Montford, the first Lord of Over Brailes, has all his lands confiscated after participating in a prohibited tournament. (2) Sir Peter is granted custody of Horston Castle in Derbyshire. (3) Sir Peter is appointed High Sheriff of Staffordshire and Shropshire. (4) Sir Peter is slain at the Battle of Evesham. His son, also Peter, is wounded and taken prisoner.
Price: £3,250 to become the 13th Lord and Lady of Over Brailes