The barony of Burgh was granted by Ranulf le Meschin, Earl of Chester to his son-in-law Robert d'Estrivers.
It passed by marriage of his daughter and heiress Ibria to Ranulf d'Engayne.
The barony passed by successive heirs female to the families of Multon, Dacre, and Howard.
It was purchased by John Lowther, 1st Viscount Lonsdale in 1685.
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