Baron Monk Bretton


Baron Monk Bretton, of Conyboro and Hurstpierpoint in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created by letters patent on 4 November 1884 for the Liberal politician John George Dodson. He was succeeded by his son, the second Baron. He was notably chairman of the London County Council from 1929 to 1930. the title is held by the latter's son, the third Baron, who succeeded in 1933.
, published in Vanity Fair, 16 December 1871, showing J. G. Dodson, MP, at his post in the House of Commons, Chairman of Ways and Means, 1865-72.
The judge Sir John Dodson was the father of the first Baron.

Barons Monk Bretton (1884)

The heir apparent is the present holder's son the Hon. Christopher Mark Dodson
The heir apparent's heir apparent is his elder son, Ben Dodson