Baron Colyton

It was created on 19 January 1956 for the diplomat and Conservative politician Henry Hopkinson.

[1] He notably served as Minister of State for the Colonies from 1952 to 1955.

He resided at Netherton Hall in the parish of Farway, Devon.

[2] As of 2010[update], the title is held by his grandson, the second Baron, who succeeded in 1996.

The heir apparent is the present holder's son Hon.