Baron Sanderson of Ayot

Baron Sanderson of Ayot, of Welwyn in the County of Hertford, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.[1] It was created in 1960 for the businessman and public servant, Basil Sanderson. He was the son of the shipping magnate Harold Arthur Sanderson, general manager of the White Star Line, and himself was chairman and president of the Shipping Federation. On Lord Sanderson of Ayot's death in 1971 he was succeeded by his elder twin son Alan Lindsay Sanderson. However, he disclaimed the peerage for life the same year.[2]

Barons Sanderson of Ayot (1960)

The heir apparent is the former 2nd Baron's son Hon. Michael Sanderson (b. 1959).

Coat of arms of Baron Sanderson of Ayot
Crest
A talbot passant Argent pied and eared Sable resting the dexter forepaw on an annulet Or.
Escutcheon
Paly of six Argent and Azure on a bend Sable a mullet Argent between two annulets Or.
Supporters
On either side a talbot sejant.
Motto
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) [3]

Line of Succession
  • Basil Sanderson, 1st Baron Sanderson of Ayot (1894—1971)
    • Dr. Alan Lindsay Sanderson (b. 1931) [disclaimed 1971]
      • (1) Hon. Michael Sanderson (b. 1959)
      • (2) Hon. Evelyn Sanderson (b. 1961)
    • (3) Hon. Murray Lee Sanderson (b. 1931)
      • (4) Basil Sanderson (b. 1974)
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References
  1. "No. 42085". The London Gazette. 5 July 1960. p. 4671.
  2. "No. 45484". The London Gazette. 30 September 1971. p. 10509.
  3. Burke's Peerage. 2003.
  • Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
  • Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages

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