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| title = Marquessate of Easton | | title = Marquessate of Easton | ||
| monarch = | | monarch = Richard II | ||
| creationdate = | | creationdate = 1385 | ||
| peerage = England | | peerage = England | ||
| first = Olaf Rossyngtone | | first = Olaf Rossyngtone | ||
Revision as of 20:30, 1 February 2017
| Marquessate of Easton | |
| Creation Date | 1385 |
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| Created by | Richard II |
| Peerage | England |
| First Holder | Olaf Rossyngtone |
| Current Holder | Hugh Rossington |
| Heir Apparent | Daniel Rossington |
| Subsidiary Titles | N/A |
| Country Seat | Easton Park |
| Associated County | Surrey |
Easton Park, located in Surrey, is the original ancestral home of the Rossington family. It is currently the courtesy title of the Dukes of Welby, and was the home of Hugh Rossington and Jane Rossington, prior to Jane's death.
The history of the title dates back to the Norman Conquest, with the name Rossington first appearing around 1066. One may assume that this ancient ancestor was a warrior, powerful enough to earn the right to name a town after himself. Where the town of Rossington is located is also the site where the Easton estate is located in Lincolnshire. Over time, the family was elevated from Baron Easton to Earl of Easton and finally to Marquess of Easton in 1465. The Dukedom of Welby was bestowed upon the Rossingtons in 1503, passing Easton into a courtesy title.
Easton Park is portrayed by Clandon Park, Surrey. All photos on this page are of Clandon Park.