ITCHINGTON-LONG, (Warwickshire) N. of Southam, bel. anciently to the Limosins and Odingsels, of whom Sir Hugh held it of
K. Edw. I. in capite. His descendant, Sir John, being outlawed in the R. of Edw. II. his estate was extended, but for a
fine of 200 marks to that K. recovered. It was afterwards mortgaged to Sir John Throckmorton, who passed his title to
Robert Earl of Leicester, who magnificently entertained Q. Elizabeth under so large a tent, that the pins of it were seven
cart-loads. His Lp. gave it to his natural son, Sir Rob. Dudley. From him it came to his daughters; but Lady Anne Verney
had a share in it, which was sold by decree in chancery to serjeant Newdigate, whose son, Sir Richard, sold it to the Ld.
Gray Earl of Stamford, the present owner, and the other part of the manor is in the possession of Edward Ld. Leigh of
Stonely. This was anciently one of the chief Ts. in the Co. and in the R. of Henry II. was ranked with the Bors. that were
to contribute to the marriage of that K's. daughter.