| Marquessate of Townshend | |
|---|---|
  Arms: Azure, a chevron ermine between three escallops argent. Crest: A Stag statant proper, attired and unguled Or. Supporters: Dexter: a Stag statant proper attired and unguled Or; Sinister: A greyhound Argent. | |
| Creation date | 31 October 1787 |
| Created by | George III |
| Peerage | Peerage of Great Britain |
| First holder | George Townshend, 4th Viscount Townshend |
| Present holder | Charles Townshend, 8th Marquess Townshend |
| Heir apparent | Thomas Townshend, Viscount Raynham |
| Remainder to | The 1st Marquess' heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
| Subsidiary titles | Viscount Townshend, of Raynham Baron Townshend, of Lynn Regis Baronet 'of Raynham' |
| Seat(s) | Raynham Hall |
| Motto | Haec Generi Incrementa Fides (Faith obtained these honours for our race) |
Marquess Townshend /ˈtaʊnzənd/ is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain held by the Townshend family of Raynham Hall in Norfolk. The title was created in 1787 for George Townshend, 4th Viscount Townshend.