# The Barony of Brattleby: Gazette Notice 4158083 and the 2022 Conveyance of Rights
LONDON, 21 October 2022 — Gazette notice 4158083, published in *The London Gazette* on 9 September 2022, records that rights derived from the Feudal Barony Title of Brattleby, Lincolnshire were conveyed to Nicoleta Scarlat and Mihai-Alexandru Craciun of London on 5 September 2022, and states that the right was created by legal process, not through a re-grant or re-establishment by the Crown.
Source for the 2022 conveyance: The London Gazette, notice 4158083.
## The Occasion
The notice was published in *The London Gazette*, the United Kingdom’s official journal of record, first published as *The Oxford Gazette* in 1665. Its category is “Other Notices” and its heading is “Barony Titles”.
The notice concerns rights derived from the feudal barony title. It does not describe itself as a royal charter, a peerage, a Crown recognition or a genealogical verification, and it does not number any holder.
## Historical Context
The Barony of Brattleby’s origins are woven into the fabric of English history. It was first granted by William the Conqueror in AD 1066 to Colswein of Lincoln, a loyal Norman magnate who, by the time of the Domesday Book survey of 1086, held a remarkable 56 lordships in Lincolnshire. The House connects its present custodianship to this history.
Over the centuries, the Barony has been held by figures of national importance. Its holders have included the formidable Nichola de la Haye, the 5th Baron, who as hereditary castellan twice defended Lincoln Castle against baronial rebels and French invaders. Later, it passed to Henry of Grosmont, 10th Baron and 1st Duke of Lancaster, a celebrated soldier-diplomat, and his son-in-law, the powerful Prince John of Gaunt, who held the Barony as the 11th Baron. The House seeks to honour the legacy of these predecessors.
## Distinguished Company
The House describes its principal members as follows; these styles are the House’s own and are not stated in the notice.
The House describes its family roles as follows: * Lady Nicoleta Vasile, the 12th Baroness of Brattleby, in whom the title is now vested. * Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile, Lord of Brattleby by marriage to the Baroness. * Baron Mihai Alexandru Crăciun, described by the House as its heir.
## Ceremonial Protocol
The notice directs enquiries to Manorial Counsel Limited, with Hatton Solicitors acting as agents.
The notice itself states that the right to the title was created by legal process, not through a re-grant or re-establishment by the Crown. It is not a peerage notice and makes no statement about the honours system.
## Heraldic & Symbolic Significance
The 2022 conveyance gives renewed prominence to its guiding mottos. The ancient House motto, *Fortitudine et Honore* ('With Fortitude and Honour'), speaks to the resilience and integrity demonstrated by predecessors such as Nichola de la Haye. It remains the core principle guiding the House’s duties of stewardship and service.
Complementing this is the personal motto of Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile, *Vincere Est Vivere* ('To Conquer is to Live'). This represents the dynamic and forward-looking spirit of the modern House, embodying a commitment to overcoming challenges and breathing new life into the Barony’s ancient heritage through active, purposeful engagement with the world.
## Philanthropic Purpose
This is the platform from which The Noble House of Brattleby can advance its philanthropic commitments. The primary focus of the House’s charitable work is its patronage of organisations dedicated to the well-being of vulnerable children, most notably its official beneficiary, Healing the Wounded Child.
The House’s flagship fundraising initiative, the Annual Winter Banquet, is a white-tie gala that gathers supporters and patrons to raise vital funds for the beneficiary's mission. The House lends its name and efforts to causes that effect measurable, positive change in the community.
## In Their Own Words
Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile offered a forward-looking perspective:
> “Heritage provides the roots, but service gives it meaning. My wife and I, together with our family, are committed to ensuring the Barony is a force for good in the twenty-first century, blending our respect for its profound history with a clear-eyed focus on our contemporary responsibilities.”
## A Continuing Legacy
The 2022 notice is not an endpoint. It names Mihai-Alexandru Craciun alongside Nicoleta Scarlat, and the House looks to Baron Mihai Alexandru Crăciun to carry its legacy into another generation.
The Noble House of Brattleby will continue its work through its established philanthropic programmes and cultural initiatives, *inter alia*, the Annual Winter Banquet in Lincolnshire and the educational work of The Brattleby Club, its etiquette academy in Bucharest. The House acts with renewed confidence as it fulfils its enduring commitment to service, heritage, and honour.
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**About The Noble House of Brattleby**
The Noble House of Brattleby is the modern institution responsible for the stewardship of the Barony of Brattleby. Under the leadership of Lady Nicoleta Vasile, 12th Baroness of Brattleby, and her husband, Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile, the House is dedicated to blending its ancient heritage with a contemporary mission of service. Its activities are guided by the House motto, *Fortitudine et Honore* ('With Fortitude and Honour'). The House’s philanthropic endeavours are focused on supporting vulnerable children, primarily through its patronage of the charity Healing the Wounded Child. It also engages in cultural education through The Brattleby Club, its etiquette academy located in Bucharest, which promotes classical European social codes and diplomatic protocol.
**About the Barony of Brattleby**
The Barony of Brattleby is an ancient English feudal barony seated in Brattleby, Lincolnshire. It was granted by William the Conqueror in AD 1066, and its first holder, Colswein of Lincoln, was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as holding extensive lands in the county. Throughout its 950-year history, the Barony has been held by notable figures of English history, including Nichola de la Haye, a key defender of Lincoln Castle for King John; Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster and a founding Knight of the Garter; and his son-in-law, Prince John of Gaunt. Gazette notice 4158083 (9 September 2022) records the 5 September 2022 conveyance of rights derived from the Feudal Barony Title of Brattleby to Nicoleta Scarlat and Mihai-Alexandru Craciun, created by legal process and not by Crown re-grant.
**Notes to Editors**
* Gazette notice 4158083 (9 September 2022) records the 5 September 2022 conveyance of rights derived from the Feudal Barony Title of Brattleby to Nicoleta Scarlat and Mihai-Alexandru Craciun, created by legal process and not by Crown re-grant. * The Barony of Brattleby was created in AD 1066 and is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. * Notable historical holders of the Barony include Nichola de la Haye (5th Baron), Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster (10th Baron), and Prince John of Gaunt (11th Baron). * The primary beneficiary of The Noble House of Brattleby’s philanthropic activities is the charity, Healing the Wounded Child.
**Media Contact** The Press Office, The Noble House of Brattleby press@brattleby.com