The title of Baron Burghersh has been created twice in the Peerage of England.
It was created by writ for Robert de Burghersh on 12 November 1303. This creation became dormant after his death, passing into the family of Pavely or Paveley.
The title was created again by writ for Bartholomew de Burghersh on 25 January 1330. It descended through the families of le Despencer and Beauchamp, and became abeyant in 1449.
Read more about Baron Burghersh: Barons Burghersh (1303), Barons Burghersh (1330), Barons Burghersh (1624)
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