Lancaster - Lands and Titles

Lands and Titles

  • The County Palatine of Lancaster, a synonym for Lancashire
  • Duchy of Lancaster, one of only two British duchies
  • Duke of Lancaster
  • Earl of Lancaster
  • House of Lancaster, a British royal dynasty

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