Barons in Scotland - Wikipedia
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OverviewHistoryAbolition of feudal tenureUsageScottish heraldryList of feudal baronies (created before 1707)See alsoExternal linksIn Scotland, a baron or baroness is the head of a feudal barony, also known as a prescriptive barony. This used to be attached to a particular piece of land on which was situated the caput (Latin for "head") or essence of the barony, normally a building, such as a castle or manor house. Accordingly, the owner of the piece of land containing the caput was called a baron or baroness. According to Grant…
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