[ANSTHRLD] Chronological list of groups

Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair donnchadh at cornelius.norman.ok.us
Fri Nov 6 08:38:51 PST 2009


Good info.  Doesn't change the order in this case since they're still 
the last elevated, but if we get another barony, then it will certainly 
make a difference.

Thanks,
Donnchadh

Tim McDaniel wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Nov 2009, Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair
> <donnchadh at cornelius.norman.ok.us> wrote:
>> I would guess that the provence comes after the baronies
>
> Why?  Corpora III.C <http://sca.org/docs/pdf/govdocs.pdf> says
>
>     C. Branch Designations
>
>     The designations given below are considered standard, and their
>     use for branches of the appropriate type needs no special
>     justification: ...
>
>     * Province: equivalent of barony without ceremonial representative
>       ...
>
> Later:
>
>     2. Lateral changes in branch designation (such as between barony
>        and province or between shire and college) ...
>
> and later still
>
>     5. Baronies and Provinces: Baronies and provinces are large
>        branches within and subject to the administration of a kingdom
>        (or principality, if any). They are alike in status and in the
>        ability to administer other branches within their borders, but
>        differ in that baronies possess a Baron and/or Baroness,
>        ceremonial representatives appointed by the Crown, and
>        therefore have the ability to create and administer awards,
>        while provinces do not. ...
>
> I think that any province should rank among the baronies.
>
> Dannet de Lyncoln



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