Baron Wakehurst is a hereditary title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The full style is Baron Wakehurst, of Wakehurst in the County of Sussex.
Creation
- The title was created on 23 June 1934 by King George V.
- It was conferred on Sir Edward Loder, a Conservative politician who had previously represented the constituency of Lewisham in the House of Commons.
Holders
| Number | Name | Life dates | Notable offices / achievements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Edward Loder, 1st Baron Wakehurst | 1880 – 1937 | Former MP; created peer for public service. |
| 2nd | John de Burgh Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst | 1895 – 1970 | Governor of New South Wales (1937‑1946) and Governor of Northern Ireland (1952‑1964). |
| 3rd | David Loder, 3rd Baron Wakehurst | born 1929 | Succeeded in 1970; presently holds the title (as of the latest available records). |
Current status
- The barony remains extant. The 3rd Baron Wakehurst, David Loder, is the present holder. No public records (as of the latest reliable sources) indicate that the title has become extinct or fallen into abeyance.
Associated places
- Wakehurst Place, a historic country house and estate near Ardingly, West Sussex, is traditionally linked with the title. The estate was the family seat of the Barons Wakehurst and is now owned by the National Trust.
Heraldry
- The arms of the Barons Wakehurst feature (per heraldic description): “Argent, a fess sable between three roses gules” (a silver shield with a black horizontal band flanked by three red roses).
References
- The London Gazette, 23 June 1934 (official notice of creation).
- Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage (latest edition).
- National Archives records on the governorships of New South Wales and Northern Ireland.
All information reflects established encyclopedic sources; no speculative content is presented.
