The barony was created in 1264[1] for Ralph Basset (died 1265) of Drayton by writ of summons to Simon de Monfort's parliament.
Ralph was killed in the Battle of Evesham with de Montfort's forces in 1265, less than a year later.
His lands and titles were forfeit due to his rebellion but his lands were restored to his widow Margaret as she was the daughter of Roger de Somery II who was a royalist.
De Montfort's summons's and appointments, though debated, were upheld by the English courts in the 19th century, but, when challenged again, were declared invalid in the early 20th century.
The 3rd baron died in 1390, "when the Barony became dormant, or, possibly, fell into abeyance between the heirs of his two great aunts.