oint Warden of the Marches. 6th Baron
Neville of Raby. Created 1st Earl of Westmoreland in 1397. Took
part against Richard II in 1399 and conveyed his resignation to
convocation. Captain of Roxburgh Castle 1402. Warden of the West
Marches after Battle of Shrewsbury, where Hotspur was slain. In
the 1405 revolt, routed the Cleveland forces and took Scrope and
Mowbray prisoners. Benefactor of Staindrop and a great builder. {Dictionary
of National Biography} [GADD.GED]