BARONY (COUNTRY SUBDIVISION)

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A 'barony' is a country subdivision, typically at a lower level than a county. Originally, a 'barony' was the land subject to a baron. Just as counties are no longer necessarily connected with a noble earl or count, there are baronies which are not connected with a baron.
Instances include:

★ Baronies of Ireland, a former unit of administration in Ireland, below the level of the counties and latterly not usually associated with any baronial title.

★ Two divisions of the county of Westmorland in England:

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★ Barony of Kendal

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★ Barony of Westmorland