👉 In the context of history, a "barony" is a type of feudal lordship in England. A barony was an independent kingdom or state within a larger feudal domain that had its own governance and legal systems. It was typically created by kings or nobles who were granted land and rights to rule over their subjects. Baronies were often held by the lords of a particular region, such as the counties of England, where they would have their own court, military, and administrative power