It existed as a feudal barony by tenure, before being created by Writ of summons to Parliament of John de Vesci in 1264 until his death in 1289.
It was created a second time by writ of William de Vescy in 1295 until his death in 1297.
It was created a third time in 1313 by writ of William de Vesci until his death in 1314.
The title was created a fourth time by writ for Sir Henry Bromflete, created Baron Vessy in 1449, but became extinct upon his death in 1469.
The title was created a fifth time for John Vesey, 4th Viscount de Vesci in 1884 until his death in 1903 when the title became extinct.