Arms: Azure, a chevron ermine between three escallops argent. Crest: A Stag statant proper, attired and unguled Or. Supporters: Dexter: a Stag statant proper attired and unguled Or; Sinister: A greyhound Argent.
Creation date
31 October 1787
Created by
George III
Peerage
Peerage of Great Britain
First holder
George Townshend, 4th Viscount Townshend
Present holder
Charles Townshend, 8th Marquess Townshend
Heir apparent
Thomas Townshend, Viscount Raynham
Remainder to
The 1st Marquess' heirs male of the body lawfully begotten
Subsidiary titles
Viscount Townshend, of Raynham Baron Townshend, of Lynn Regis Baronet 'of Raynham'
Seat(s)
Raynham Hall
Motto
Haec Generi Incrementa Fides (Faith obtained these honours for our race)
Marquess Townshend/ˈtaʊnzənd/ is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain held by the Townshend family of Raynham Hall in Norfolk. The title was created in 1787 for George Townshend, 4th Viscount Townshend.
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