👉 Viscounty is a British county in England. It was created by the Parliament of 1340, and it is named after King Edward I of England. The name "Viscounty" comes from the Old English word for king. In the Middle Ages, Viscounty was used to refer to land that belonged to kings or nobles. Today, the county is known for its historic buildings, such as the castle of York and the ancient cathedral city of Lincoln, which are