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Finch Winchilsea.svg|Heneage Finch<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1660</span>
Finch Winchilsea.svg|Heneage Finch<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1660</span>
James Stuart, Duke of York.svg|James Stuart<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1660-1773</span>
James Stuart, Duke of York.svg|James Stuart<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1660-1773</span>
Beaumont-Brienne.svg|John Beaumont<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1673-1691</span>
Beaumont Toison.svg|John Beaumont<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1673-1691</span>
Sidney.svg|Henry Sidney<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1691-1702</span>
Sidney.svg|Henry Sidney<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">1691-1702</span>
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A confederation of coastal towns in southeast England, it was formed for military and trade purposes.
At the head of the Cinque Ports were Lord Wardens who had the status of barons and the right to attend the king's parliament.