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Scottish Episcopal Acta - a Handlist
ABERDEEN
Edward 1147/51 - 1171
St A. Lib., 297; A.B. Ill., ii, 16 (28 Mar. 1165 x 1171)
Confirms the grant by Earl Morgund [of Mar] of the church of Tarland to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
Matthew 1172 – 1199
Arb. Lib., i, no.197; A.B. Ill., ii, 119-120 (1189 x 20 Aug. 1199)
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in the diocese of Aberdeen in
proprios usus
Kel. Lib., ii, no.449; A.B. Coll., 292 (prob. 13 Apr. 1191 x 20 Aug. 1199)
Confirms the church of Peterculter to Kelso Abbey
Kel. Lib., ii, no.450; A.B. Coll., 292-3 (1189 x 20 Aug. 1199)
Confirms the church of Peterculter to Kelso Abbey
St A. Lib., 288 (2 Apr. 1172 x 4 Aug. 1188)
Declares that he was present when Ness son of William gave the church of Leuchars to
St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St. A. Lib., 298; A.B. Ill., ii, 16-17 (2 Apr. 1172 x 30 Mar.1183)
Confirms the grant by Earl Morgund and Countess Agnes [of Mar] of the church of
Tarland with a mill there and a ploughgate of land called Hachadgouan to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St. A. Lib., 298-299; A.B. Ill., ii, 20 (2 Apr. 1172 x 30 Mar.1183)
Confirms the grant by Earl Morgund and Countess Agnes [of Mar] of the church of
Migvie to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 299 (1175 x 20 Aug. 1199)
Confirms the church of Bourtie in proprios usus to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
Abdn. Reg., 11–12; A.B. Coll., 153–4; Hist. Records Leslie, 149-50,
App., no.iv (1189 x 20 Aug.1199)
Founds the hospital of St Peter in the territory of Aberdeen
Abdn. Reg., ii, in 315-316 (2 Apr. 1172 x 20 Aug. 1199)
At the instigation of Gilbert de Ver and the rest of the Hospitallers in
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England, grants to Michael the clerk the churches of Glenmuick with their chapels
Abdn. Reg., 13; Howlett, Caledonian Craftsmanship, 153-5 [text and translation]
(1179 x c.1193)
Grants to William de Tatenell, his man, in feu and heritage those two ploughgates of
land which Earl David gave to the bishop and his church
John 1199 - 1207
Arb. Lib., i, no.198; A.B. Ill., ii, 120-121 (20 Aug.1199 x 13 Oct.1207)
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in the diocese of Aberdeen in
proprios usus
Kel. Lib., ii, no.444 (1202 x 13 Oct.1207)
Confirms the church of Peterculter in proprios usus to Kelso Abbey
St A. Lib., 374; A.B. Coll., 173, 603 (20 Aug.1199 x 13 Oct.1207)
At the prompting of Gilchrist earl of Mar, confirms the church of Leochel with half a
davach of land to the canons called Celide of Monymusk
St. A. Lib., 374-375; A.B. Coll., 173; Macpherson, Monymusk, 100-101 [partial
translation] (20 Aug.1199 x 13 Oct.1207)
Confirms the churches of Logie-Mar, Invernochty and Leochel to the canons of
Monymusk, as in the charter of Gilchrist earl of Mar
St A. Lib., 375; A.B. Coll., 588; Macpherson, Monymusk, 101 [partial translation] (20
Aug. 1199 x 13 Oct. 1207)
At the prompting of Gilchrist earl of Mar, confirms the church of Alford with half a
davach of land in proprios usus to the canons of Monymusk
Adam de Kalder 1207 – 1228
Arb. Lib., i, no.199; A.B. Ill., ii, 121 (29 Jan. 1208 x 18 Sept. 1226)
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in the diocese of Aberdeen in
usus proprios
St A. Lib., 365 (29 Jan. 1208 x 1228)
At the prompting of Thomas Durward, confirms the church of Alford to the church of
St Mary of Monymusk
St A. Lib., 299-300; A.B. Ill., ii, 18 (29 Jan.1208 x 1226)
Confirms the grant by Earl Morgund and Countess Agnes [of Mar] of the church of
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Tarland with a mill there and a ploughgate of land called Hachadgouan to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 300-301; A.B. Ill., ii, 20-21 (29 Jan.1208 x 1226)
Confirms the grant by Earl Morgund and Countess Agnes [of Mar] of the church of
Migvie to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 301 (29 Jan.1208 x 1226)
Confirms the church of Bourtie, which William de Lamberton gave, to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
Gilbert de Stirling 1228 – 1239
Arb. Lib., i, no.200; A.B. Ill., ii, 121-122 (1228 x 17 June1239)
Following Bishops Matthew, John and Adam, confirms the churches belonging to
Arbroath Abbey in the diocese of Aberdeen in usus proprios
Kel. Lib., i, no.224 (1228 x 1236)
Confirms the church of Peterculter in usus proprios to Kelso Abbey
Kel. Lib., ii, no.435 (1228 x 1236)
With the advice of his chapter, confirms the church of Peterculter in usus proprios
to Kelso Abbey
St A. Lib., 367 (1228 x 9 July 1238)
At the prompting of W[illiam Malveisin] bishop of St Andrews, grants the church of
Keig to the canons of Monymusk
St A. Lib., 368 (1228 x 17 June 1239)
At the prompting of Duncan earl of Mar, confirms the church of St Andrew of
Kindrochit [Braemar] to the canons of Monymusk
St A. Lib., 301-302; A.B. Ill., ii, 21 (1228 x 1236)
With the consent of his chapter, confirms the church of Tarland with a mill there and a
ploughgate of land called Hachagouan and the church of Imp’gaueth [Migvie?] to St
Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 302 (1228 x 17 June 1239)
With the consent of his chapter, confirms the church of Bourtie, which William de
Lamberton gave, in proprios usus to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
{Moray Reg., no.88 (1236/7) agreement with Andrew bishop of Moray [Entered under
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Moray]}
Ralph de Lamley 1239 – 1247
Abdn. Reg., i, 15 (20 Aug. 1240)
Declares the churches of the common fund of the canons of Aberdeen Cathedral to be
free of all kinds of procurations and exactions
Arb. Lib., i, no.202; A.B. Ill., ii, 123-124 (17 June 1239 x 13 May 1247)
Following Bishops Matthew, John, Adam and Gilbert, confirms the churches belonging
to Arbroath Abbey in the diocese of Aberdeen in usus proprios
St A. Lib., 303 (23 Oct. 1240)
With the consent of his chapter, confirms the church of Bourtie, which William de
Lamberton gave, to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 303-304 (28 Apr. 1244)
Confirms the church of Bourtie with two ploughgates of land to St Andrews Cathedral
Priory and makes arrangements for vicars
Abdn. Reg., ii, 271-272 (17 June 1239 x 13 May 1247)
At the instigation of Walter Bisset, confirms to the Templars of Maryculter the church
of Aboyne
Kel. Lib., i, no.227; A.B. Coll., 293 (17 June 1239 x 13 May 1247)
At the presentation of the abbot and monks of Kelso, admits Adam de Soletre [Soutra]
to the vicarage of the church of Peterculter
NLS MS Adv. 15.1.18, no.34 [Register copy printed: St A. Lib., 305-306; A.B.Coll.,
567-8] (28 Apr.1244 x 13 May 1247)
At the presentation of the prior and convent of St Andrews, grants Robert de la Runce,
his chaplain, the vicarage of Bourtie
Peter de Ramsay 1247 – 1256
Abdn. Reg., ii, 38-50 (18 Apr.1256)
Promulgates statutes for Aberdeen Cathedral
A.B. Coll., 338 – 340 (22 Dec.1255)
Agrees arbitration between him and Arbroath Abbey in a dispute over the boundaries of
the land of Tulachgrig, which belongs to the bishop and church of Aberdeen, and the
land of Dessuenenin and Achlek, which belongs to Arbroath Abbey
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BL, Add.MS 33,245fos.162r-v
[not yet seen, but perhaps = A.B. Coll., 338-340; cf. Arb. Lib., i, Tabula, no.307]
Musées de Sens, TC, H54 (1249/50)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to those who contibute to the fabric of the shrine of
St Edmund of Abingdon at Pontigny
Abdn. Reg., i, 17 (13 May 1247 x 1257, prob. x 4 May 1250)
Agreement with Alan Durward, justiciar, over the teinds of Kincardine O’Neil
ARGYLL
Alan 1248/1250 – 1262
Rites of Durham, App.VI, no.xiv [calendar] (6 Apr.1255)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to those visiting the shrine of St Cuthbert or the
Galilee in Durham Cathedral
Pais. Reg., 122-123 (1 Jan. 1262)
Confirms to Paisley Abbey the church of Kilcalmonell in Kintyre
Pais. Reg., 129-130 (27 Sept. 1253)
He has inspected a charter of Angus son of Donald on the church of Kilkerran in
Kintyre, and grants that, on its becoming vacant, it may be converted in proprios usus
by Paisley Abbey
Pais. Reg., 130 (2 Feb. 1262)
Announces a solution to the problem arising from the failure of Malcolm parson of
Kilkerran in Kintyre to pay what he had promised to Paisley Abbey
Pais. Reg., 134-135 (Sept. 1253; poss. 27 Sept.)
Confirms to Paisley Abbey the church of Kilfinan in proprios usus
{Pais. Reg.,.4-5 [with William de Bondington of Glasgow] [Shead, no.86] (1249 x 10
Nov.1258; poss. x 21 Jan. 1255)} [Entered under Glasgow]
BRECHIN
Turpin 1179 – 1191/1198
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Arb. Lib., i, no.75; Brech. Reg., ii, App. II, 270, no.CCXX (Mar.1179 – c.1190)
Grants a toft and croft in the toun of Stracathro and two acres of land in the field
belonging to that toun to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.173; Brech. Reg., ii, App. II, 255, no.CXCVII (Mar.1179 x 2 Feb.1196)
Confirms the church of Maryton [Old Montrose] to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.177; Brech. Reg., ii, App. II, 256-257, no.CCI (1191 x 1198 [prob.29
May])
Confirms the church of Catterline in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.178; Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 258, no.CCIV (1191 x 1198 [prob. 29 May])
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in usus proprios
Arb. Lib., i, no.193; Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 269, no.CCXVI (Mar.1179 x 16 Jan.1188)
Confirms the teind of one full net on the water of North Esk, as granted by King
William [I], to Arbroath Abbey
Ralph 1198/9 – 1212/14
Arb. Lib., i, no.77; [ Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 270, no.CCXXI witnesses only] (1202 [x
July] x 1214)
Confirms a toft and croft in the toun of Stacathro and two acres of land in the field
belonging to the toun to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.174; Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 255-256, no.CXCVIII (1211 x 1214)
Confirms the church of Maryton [Old Montrose] in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.179; Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 257, no.CCII (1211 x 7 Oct.1214)
Confirms the church of Dunnichen in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.180 (1211 x 7 Oct.1214)
Confirms the church of Kingoldrum in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.181 (1211 x 7 Oct.1214)
Confirms the church of Panbride in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.182 (1211 x 7 Oct.1214)
Confirms the church of Monikie in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.183 (1211 x 7 Oct.1214)
Confirms the church of Catterline in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.184 (1211 x 7 Oct.1214)
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Confirms the church of Guthrie in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., I, no.185; [Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 258-259, no.CCV witnesses only] (1211 x
1214)
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in usus proprios
Arb. Lib., i, no.189; Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 260-261, no.CCVIII (1202 x 1214)
With the advice of his clergy, remits exaction of procurations at Arbroath Abbey’s
churches in the diocese of Brechin, receiving them instead at Arbroath
Arb. Lib., i, no.194; [Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 269, no.CCXVII, witnesses only] (1202 x
1214)
Confirms the teind of one full net on the water of North Esk, as granted by King
William [I], to Arbroath Abbey
Hugh 1214/15 – 1218
Arb. Lib., i, no.78 (31 May 1212 x 15 Dec.1218)
Confirms a toft and croft in the toun of Stacathro and two acres of land in the field
belonging to the toun, as the charters of Bishops Turpin and Ralph attest, to Arbroath
Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.175; [Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 256, no.CXCIX, witnesses only] (31 May
1212 x 15 Dec.1218)
Confirms the church of Maryton [Old Montrose] in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.186; Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 259-260, no.CCVII (1214 [prob. x 4 Dec.] x
1 Mar.1215)
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in usus proprios
Arb. Lib., i, no.190; [Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 261, no.CCX, witnesses only] (31 May
1212 x 15 Dec.1218)
Confirms the charter of Bishop Ralph remitting procurations from churches belonging
to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.195; [Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 270, no.CCXVIII, witnesses only] (31 May
1212 x 15 Dec.1218)
Confirms the teind of one full net on the water of Northesk, as granted by King
William [I] and confirmed by Bishops Turpin and Ralph, to Arbroath Abbey
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Gregory 1218 – 1242
Arb. Lib., i, no.79; [Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 271, no.CCXXIII, witnesses only] (15 Dec.
1218 x 1222)
Confirms a toft and croft in the toun of Stracathro and two acres of land in the field
belonging to the toun, as the charters of his predecessors attest, to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.176; [Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 256, no.CC, witnesses only] (15 Dec. 1218
x 1222)
Confirms the church of Maryton [Old Montrose] in usus proprios, as in his
predecessors’ charters, to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.187 (15 Dec. 1218 x 1222)
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in usus proprios
Arb. Lib., i, no.191; Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 261-262, no.CCXI (15 Dec. 1218 x 1222)
Confirms the charters of Bishops Ralph and Hugh remitting procurations at five named
churches; they will be received at Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.196; [Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 270, no.CCXIX, witnesses only] (15 Dec.
1218 x 1222)
Confirms the teind of one full net on the water of North Esk, as granted by King
William [I] and confirmed by bishops Turpin, Ralph and Hugh, to Arbroath Abbey
MS: BL ADD 33,245, fos xci, r.-v. (15 Dec. 1218 x 19 Aug. 1235)
With the assent of his chapter, grants at perpetual ferme to Arbroath Abbey the land of
Drumsleed which the bishop has by purchase from Stephen de Kinardislay
C.A.Chrs., ii, in no. cxxvii (15 Dec. 1218 x 19 July 1246)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the church of Glenisla in usus proprios
Lind. Lib., no.15 (15 Dec. 1218 x 21 Mar. 1225)
Confirms the confirmations of Bishops Turpin, Ralph and Hugh made to Lindores
Abbey regarding the church of Dundee; it may be converted in proprios usus
Dryb. Lib., no.37 [with {John} prior of Restenneth and {Denis}dean of Forfar] (28
Sept. 1219 x 18 Mar.1227)
Judgment by papal judges delegate in a dispute between William parson of Gullane and
the nuns of Berwick on Tweed
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Dryb. Lib., no.42 [with Germanus prior of Restenneth and Denis dean of Angus] (21
Mar. 1224 x 18 Mar.1227)
Judgment as papal judges delegate in a dispute between William parson of Gullane and
Walter of Congalton knight
Fraser, Douglas, iii, no.282; Fraser, Facsimiles, no.40 (1222 x 1225)
With the consent and advice of his chapter, quitclaims to Laurence of Abernethy and
his heirs all claim in the land between Dunlappie and Stracathro over which there had
been a dispute
Albin 1246 – 1269
Arb. Lib., i, no. [239]; Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 264 – 265, no.CCXIII (22 Sept. 1248)
Following Bishops Turpin, Ralph, Hugh and Gregory and with the consent of his
chapter, confirms the churches of Arbroath Abbey in usus proprios
Arb. Lib., I, no. [243]; Brech. Reg., ii, App.II, 262-264, no.CCXII [with William dean of
Brechin] (22 Sept.1248)
Following an enquiry by papal judges delegate, the bishop and church of Brechin
quitclaim to Arbroath Abbey all right in specified disputed churches
Rites of Durham, App.VI, x [calendar] (1254/5)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to those visiting the Galilee [of Durham Cathedral]
Rites of Durham, App.VI, xviii [calendar] (4 Mar. 1257)
Grants an unspecified indulgence to those visiting any of the five altars in front of
Durham Cathedral
Finchale, clxxxviii (9 Nov. 1248)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to those who contribute to the rebuilding of
Finchale Priory
Lind. Lib., no.7; Maidment, Analecta, ii, no.xxxviii (Feb. 1253)
Announces that he has admitted Mr. William de Mydford to the vicarage of Dundee
and that he has fixed the assessment of the vicarage
Lind. Lib., no.13 (16 Sept. 1256)
Announces the outcome of a dispute between Lindores Abbey and the vicar of Dundee
Moray Reg., no.105 [with {Adam} archdeacon of Brechin] (Apr. 1260)
Judgement in the dispute between Bishop Archibald of Moray and the dean and canons
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over visitation of prebends and the churches belonging to them
{Patrick, Statutes, 211-212; SES, ii, 241-242 [Ash, no.36] [with David de
Bernham of St Andrews] (1249 x1253)} [Entered under St Andrews]
CAITHNESS
Andrew 1147/51 – 1184
Dunf. Reg., no.123; ESC, no.CCLXII (c.1145 x 24 May 1153)
Grants the church of Holy Trinity, Dunkeld, to Dunfermline Abbey
Gilbert de Moravia 1222/3 – 1245
Bannatyne Misc., iii, no.1; Fraser, Sutherland, iii, no.4; Caithness Recs, i, no.9 [text and
translation] (1222 x 24 Mar.1239)
Grants a constitution for a chapter in Dornoch Cathedral
Moray Reg., no.58 [with H{enry} dean of Ross] (29 July 1224)
As papal judges delegate, cause the see of Moray to be transferred to Elgin
William 1246/7 – 1255
Rites of Durham, App. VI, xvii [calendar] (16 Sept.1255)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to those visiting the shrine of St. Cuthbert or the
Galilee [in Durham Cathedral]
DUNBLANE
Laurence 1155 – 1165x1171
Camb. Reg., no.218 (1166 x Mar.1179)
Agreement with Cambuskenneth Abbey over the church of Tullibody
Camb. Reg., no.219 (1165 x 1171)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the church of Tullibody after the death of Hugh,
the chancellor’s clerk
Simon 1179 – c.1195
Arb. Lib., i, no.211 (1191 x 1194)
At the request of King William [I], confirms the church of Abernethy in usus proprios
with the chapels of Dron and Airlie and the lands of Ballo and Pitlour to Arbroath
Abbey
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Camb. Reg., no.122 [initial printed as W.] (1189 [prob. 1193] x Mar.1198)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the church of Kincardine [in Menteith], as King
William [I]’s charter testifies
Camb. Reg., no.221 (1189 x Mar.1198)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the church of Tillicoultry
Inchaff. Chrs, no.I (1171 [prob.Mar.1179] x 1197)
Grants to Isaac and all his successors the church of St. John the Evangelist of
Inchaffray
N.B.Chrs, no.5 (prob. 1179 x 1198)
Confirms to North Berwick Nunnery the church of Logie-Atheron
Jonathan 1195x1198 – 1210
Arb. Lib., i, no.212 (1195 x 1198 [15 Feb. x])
At the request of King William [I], confirms the church of Abernethy in usus
proprios with the chapels of Dron and Airlie and the lands of Ballo and Pitlour to
Arbroath Abbey
Camb. Reg., no.217 (1200 x 1203)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the churches of Tullibody, Tillicoultry and
Kincardine [in Menteith]
Inchaff. Chrs, no.X (1195 x 1198)
Confirms the possessions of the religious community at Inchaffray
Abraham 1210x1214 – 1223x
Arb. Lib., i, no.213 (1210 x 4 Dec.1214)
At the request of King William [I] and with the common consent of his clergy,
confirms the church of Abernethy in usus proprios with the chapels of Dron and Airlie
and the lands of Ballo and Pitlour to Arbroath Abbey
Camb. Reg., no.123 (1210 x 1225)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the churches of Tullibody, Tillicoultry and
Kincardine [in Menteith]
Inchaff. Chrs, no.XXX (1210 x 1223)
At the instigation of Gilbert earl of Strathearn, confirms to the canons of Inchaffray the
church of St. Cathan of Aberuthven
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Inchaff. Chrs, no. XXXI (1210 x 1223)
At the instigation of Gilbert earl of Strathearn, confirms to the canons of Inchaffray the
church of St. Mahessoc of Auchterarder
Lind. Cart., no.XLV (1210 x 1220)
With the consent of Gilbert the archdeacon and the clergy of his church, grants to
Lindores Abbey an annual revenue of two merks from the bishop’s camera
N.B. Chrs, no.11 (1210 x 1225)
Confirms to North Berwick Nunnery the church of Logie-Atheron
Arb. Lib., i, no.214 (1210 x 17 June 1219)
Judgment in a dispute between the abbey of Arbroath and the Céli Dé of Abernethy
over certain specified teinds: in favour of Arbroath
Arb. Lib., i, no.215 (1210 x 4 Dec.1214)
Records the judgment of the king’s court in the dispute between Arbroath Abbey and
the Céli Dé of Abernethy over teinds in favour of Arbroath
Dunf. Reg., no.225 and no.111 [which omits one phrase] [with Archdeacon {Gilbert}
and {William} abbot of Scone] (7 Feb.1220 x 1225)
Because of a complaint by Simon de Noisiaco, parson of Dysart against Dunfermline
Abbey over the chapel of Kirkcaldy, decrees, with the consent of William [Malveisin]
bishop of St Andrews, that the church of Dysart is to have no right in the chapel
OSBERT 1226/7 – 1231
Camb. Reg., no.124 (1227 x 1231)
With the advice and consent of Archdeacon Gilbert, confirms to Cambuskenneth
Abbey the churches of Kincardine [in Menteith], Tullibody and Tillicoultry
CLEMENT 1233 – 1258
Rites of Durham, App.VI, no.iii [calendar] (5 June1240)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to all visiting the high altar of Durham Cathedral,
which he consecrated
Rites of Durham, App.VI, no.iv [calendar] (1 Oct. 1243)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to all contributing to the repair of Durham
Cathedral, which is threatened with ruin
Musées de Sens, TC, H 71 (1251/2)
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Grants an indulgence of forty days to those contributing to the fabric of the shrine of St
Edmund of Abingdon at Pontigny
Inchaff. Chrs, no.LXI (Aug. 1234)
Records the settlement in his dispute with Inchaffray Abbey settled by G[ilbert] bishop
of Dunkeld, J[ohn] abbot of Lindores and P[hilip] abbot of Scone
Lind Cart., no.LI (7 May 1235)
Announces that, with the consent of the clergy of the diocese, he accepts the sentence
of Bishop William [de Bondington], Dean Hugh and Treasurer Robert of Glasgow on
the decree of William [Malveisin] bishop of St Andrews on the dispute between
Clement and Lindores Abbey
Lind. Cart., no.LIV Agreement with Lindores (7 Apr.1239)
Agreement with Lindores Abbey over the church of Muthil and teinds from lands in
that parish
Trinity College, Cambridge, MS R.5.40, fo.59; J.Hutchison Cockburn, Friar Clement
O.P. (Bishop of Dunblane 1233-1258), Society of the Friends of Dunblane Cathedral, vii,
1954-1956, 87 [translation; photograph facing 86]. (16 Nov.1240 x1246)
Writes in support of the movement to secure the canonisation of St. Edmund of
Abingdon
Dunf. Reg., no.83; APS, i, 426 (red) [with many others (no bishops)] (17 Dec.1253)
Records a decision of the king’s council agreeing with a judgment of King Alexander
[III] regarding the land of Smythetun
DUNKELD
Gregory x1147 – 1169
Dunf. Reg., no.124 (24 May 1163 x 1169)
Confirms the church of the Holy Trinity, Dunkeld, granted by King Malcolm [IV] and
Andrew bishop of Caithness, to Dunfermline Abbey
Inchcolm Chrs, no.I (24 May 1163 x 1169)
Quitclaims to Inchcolm Priory the lands which, at the order of King David [I], he has
kept for the work of the canons: the island itself, Nether Cockairnie, Donibristle, Leny,
Inchkerie, Innerkinglassin and Tellin, and all right which they should have in the
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church of Rosyth, and the teind of cain on this side of Ironside [now lost]
Richard 1170 – 1178
Camb. Reg., no.12 (9 Aug.1170 x 8 Apr.1178)
Grants the church of Alva to Cambuskenneth Abbey
NLS MS Adv. 15.1.18, no.81 [printed: Dunf. Reg., nos. 598 (App.I, 419) and (register
copy) 125; Maidment, Analecta, i, 236, no.LXXV, 9] (9 Aug.1170 x 2 Apr.1172)
Confirms the church of Holy Trinity, Dunkeld, granted by King Malcolm [IV] and
Andrew bishop of Caithness, to Dunfermline Abbey
John Scot 1182/3 – 1203
C.A.Chrs, i, no.IX (1 Oct.1182 x 1203)
With the consent of his chapter, grants to Coupar Angus Abbey the land of Ardbreck
Dunf. Reg., no.126 (1187 x 15 Feb.1198)
Confirms the church of Moulin, granted by Earl Malcolm [of Athol], to Dunfermline
Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.127 (1 Oct.1182 x 1203)
Confirms the church of Strathardle to Dunfermline Abbey
Inchaff. Chrs, no.VII; Inchaff. Lib., no.76 (1195 x 1203)
At the request of Gilbert earl of Strathearn and M[alise] his brother, grants his land in
Madderty, which is called Abthane, to the church of St John of Inchaffray and the
brethren serving God there for one merk of silver annually
St A. Lib., 295 (1188 x 1203)
Confirms the church of Dull to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
Scone Liber, no.55 (1188 x 1203)
Confirms to Scone Abbey the church of Logierait in Athol
C.A.Chrs, i, no.VI (1 Oct.1182 x 1203)
Confirms the agreement between Coupar Angus Abbey and the church of Rattray
C.A.Chrs., i, no.VIII (1 Oct.1182 x 1203)
With the assent and advice of his clergy, confirms the agreement between Coupar
Angus Abbey and the church of Cargill
Dryb. Lib., no.232 [with Abbots {Nicholas ?}of Cambuskenneth and {Guy}of Lindores]
(17 Mar. 1197)
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Judgment as papal judges delegate in the dispute between Dryburgh Abbey and C.
the clerk over the chapel of Cleghorn
Glas. Reg., i, no.81 [with abbots W{illiam II}of Holyrood and H{ugh}of Newbattle]
(1193/4)
Judgment as papal judges delegate in the dispute between the canons of Jedburgh and
Adam son of Gilbert over the chapel of Hutton
Kel. Lib., ii, no.441 [with Hugh abbot of Newbattle and Simon archdeacon of Glasgow]
(1 Oct.1182 x 2 Feb. 1196)
As papal judges delegate, pronounce judgment in the dispute between Abbot O[sbert]
and the monks of Kelso and J. parson of Lilliesleaf
Bal. Lib., no.29 (1 Oct.1182 x 1203)
Confirms to Gilbert, gener of Uthred, half of the land which Henry and his wife Ada,
niece of R[ichard] bishop of Dunkeld, held of the bishop and sold to Gilbert
Richard de Prebenda 1203 – 1210
Arb. Lib., i, no.216 (1203 x Apr./May 1210)
Confirms the church of Ruthven in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
C.A.Chrs, i, no.XIV (1203 x 1209)
With the assent of his chapter, confirms Bishop John [Scot]’s gift of the land of
Ardbreck to Coupar Angus Abbey
Inchaff. Chrs, no.XXIII; Inchaff. Lib., no.79 (1203 x Apr./May 1210)
At the request of Gilbert earl of Strathearn and M[alise] his brother, confirms to
Inchaffray Abbey his land of Madderty, which is called Abthen, in return for one merk
of silver as in the charter of Bishop John [Scot]
St A. Lib., 294-295 (1203 x 1209)
Confirms the church of Dull to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
Scone Liber, no.109 (1203 x Apr./May 1210)
Confirms to Scone Abbey the church of Logierait in Athol
John de Leicester 1211 - 1214
Arb. Lib., i, no.88 (13 June 1212 x 7 Oct.1214)
Confirms the grant to Arbroath Abbey by Malise, son of Earl Ferteth [of Strathearn], of
half a merk of silver in his fishery of Meiklour, as the charter of Malise attests
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Arb. Lib.,i, no.217 (13 June 1212 x 7 Oct.1214)
Confirms the church of Ruthven in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Inchaff. Chrs, no.XXXII; Inchaff. Lib., no.70 (13 June 1212 x 7 Oct.1214)
Confirms the church of Madderty to Inchaffray Abbey as granted by Bishop John
[Scot]
Hugh de Sigillo 1214 – 1229/1230
Arb. Lib., i, no.218 (7 Oct.1214 x 5 June 1227)
Confirms the church of Ruthven in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Camb. Reg., no.15 (7 Oct.1214 x 19 Apr./4 July 1225)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the church of Alva which Bishops Richard and
John granted
C.A.Chrs, i, no.XXVIII (1221 x 6 Jan.1230)
With the assent of his chapter, confirms to Coupar Angus Abbey the gift by Bishop
John [Scot] of the land of Cambusadon and the land of Ardbreck as in the charter of
Bishop John and the confirmation of Bishop Richard [de Prebenda], and also the
agreement which Bishops John and Richard made about the teinds of Keithick
Dunf. Reg., no.129 (7 Oct.1214 x 6 Jan.1230)
Confirms the church of Crombie to the proprios usus of the monks of Dunfermline
Holy Lib., no.66 (1221 x 1225)
With the consent of his chapter, confirms to Holyrood Abbey the church of Megginch
with the land called in Gaelic Abachain
Inchaff. Chrs, no.XXXVI (7 Oct.1214 x 19 Apr./4 July 1225)
Confirms to the canons of Inchaffray the church of Madderty, as in the charter of
Bishop John [Scot] and the confirmations of Bishops Richard [de Prebenda] and John
[de Leicester]
Inchaff. Chrs, no.XLVIII; Inchaff. Lib., no.71 (1221 x 19 Apr./4 July1225)
Confirms the church of Madderty in proprios usus to Inchaffray Abbey as granted by
Bishop John [Scot] and confirmed by Bishops Richard [de Prebenda] and John [de
Leicester]
Inchaff. Chrs, no.XLIX; Inchaff. Lib., no.77 (7 Oct.1214 x 19 Apr./4 July1225)
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Confirms to the church of Inchaffray his land of Madderty, called Abthen, for one merk
of silver annually
Inchaff. Chrs, no.L; Inchaff. Lib., no.75 (1221 x 6 Jan. 1230)
Quitclaims to Inchaffray Abbey the cain and conveth which the clergy of Dunkeld were
accustomed to receive from Madderty, called Abthan in Gaelic
Lind. Cart., no.XXXIV (7 Oct.1214 x 19 Apr./4 July 1225)
Grants to Lindores Abbey the revenue and conveth which the bishops of Dunkeld were
accustomed to receive annually from Redgorton for the work of Macleins and Scollocs
and four shillings which the church of Dunkeld ought to receive from the heirs of
Malise son of Earl Ferteth [of Strathearn], as corroborated by the charter of King
Alexander [II]
St A. Lib., 295-296 (4 July 1225 x 1229)
Confirms the church of Dull in usus proprios with the chapel of Foss, but without the
chapel of Branboth in Glenlyon, to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 297 (1221 x 6 Jan. 1230)
Confirms the annual pension paid to the canons of St Andrews in the name of the
church of Dull by William Cumin
C.A.Chrs, i, no.XXIX (1221 x 6 Jan.1230)
With the consent of his chapter, confirms the agreement made before Bishop John
[Scot] and confirmed by Bishop Richard [de Prebenda] between Coupar Angus Abbey
and the church of Rattray
Dryb. Lib., no.202 [with Abbot {John} and the prior of Lindores] (1227/8)
Judgment as papal judges delegate in a dispute between [Mr. Stephen] parson of
Nenthorn and Dryburgh Abbey over teinds
Glas. Reg., i, no.147 [bishop unnamed] [with T{homas de Melsonby} prior of
Coldingham and R{alph Niger} dean of Lothian] (15 Jan. 1229)
Judgement as papal judges delegate in the dispute between H[ugh de Potton]
archdeacon of Glasgow and the bishop [Walter of St Albans] and certain other
clerics and laymen of Glasgow diocese over infringements of the liberties and
immunities of the archdeaconry
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Gilbert 1229/30 –1236
Balm. Lib.,no.26 (1231/2)
Confirms to Balmerino Abbey the land in the town of Perth which Laurence son of Guy
sold to the convent, to be held of the bishop for one pound of pepper annually
Dunf. Reg., no.130 (26 June 1230 x 6 Apr.1236)
Following a plea from Dunfermline Abbey to Pope Gregory [IX] about the need for
additional resources, grants the church of Moulin in proprios usus to the abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.132 (1231 x 6 Apr.1236)
Confirms the church of Strathardle in proprios usus to Dunfermline Abbey
Inchaff. Chrs, no.LIX; Inchaff. Lib.,no.78 (1229 x 6 Apr.1236)
Confirms to Inchaffray Abbey the church of Madderty and the Abthain of Madderty
as in the charters of his predecessors
Inchcolm Chrs, no.XIV (1229 x 6 Apr.1236)
Confirms to Inchcolm Abbey the church of Auchtertool, which may be converted in
proprios usus
Scone Liber, no.99 (1229 x 6 Apr.1236)
With the common consent of his chapter, confirms to Scone Abbey the church of
Logierait
Inchaff. Chrs, no.LX [with abbots J{ohn} of Lindores and P{hilip}of Scone] (Aug.
1234)
Settlement of a dispute between Clement bishop of Dunblane and Abbot Innocent and
the convent of Inchaffray over the churches of Abruthven and Tullicheddill and the
second teinds which the bishop claimed as belonging to his mensa
Geoffrey son of Martin [de Liberatione] 1236 – 1249
Camb. Reg., no.74 (1247/8)
Agreement with Cambuskenneth Abbey over the teinds of the land of Duglyn
Dunf. Reg., no.140 (3 Dec.1236 x 22 Nov.1249)
Instructs the provosts and other burgesses of Perth to give sasine to Dunfermline Abbey
of land granted by Henry, son of the bishop’s sister Alyx
Inchaff. Chrs, no.LXV; Inchaff. Lib., no.74 (31 Dec. 1238)
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With the consent of the chapter of Dunkeld, confirms to Inchaffray Abbey all the grants
and confirmations relating to Madderty made by his predecessors
Scone Liber, no.100 (3 Dec.1236 x 22 Nov.1249)
Confirms previous grants about the churches of Logierait in Athol and Redgorton in
Starmun to Scone Abbey; these may be converted in usus proprios
C.A.Chrs, i, no.XXIX (1220 x 6 Jan.1230)
With the consent of his chapter, confirms the agreement made before Bishop John
[Scot] and confirmed by Bishop Richard [de Prebenda] between Coupar Angus Abbey
and the church of Rattray
Dunf. Reg., nos. 205, 306 (16 Apr.1237)
As a result of a dispute between the abbeys of Dunfermline and Scone over the teinds
of Inveralmond [now lost] and Hervicroc, decrees that Scone quitclaim all right in
these, and makes financial arrangements for the church of Moulin
St A. Lib., 307-308 (26 Apr.1245)
Judgment in a dispute between the convent of St Andrews and the parson of Dull heard
by the bishop, Adam the dean, Mr. William the archdeacon, R[obert] the treasurer and
other canons of Dunkeld in the chapter of the Dominicans of Perth. The canons of St
Andrews were found to have full right in the church of Dull
{Arb. Lib. i, no.241 [with William {de Bondington} of Glasgow: Shead, no.75] (1237 x
1241)} [Entered under Glasgow]
{Camb. Reg., 125 [with William {de Bondington} of Glasgow: Shead, no.79] (29
Jan.1240)} [Entered under Glasgow]
{Inchaff. Lib., App. to Preface, no.11; Notes on Inchmahome, App.I; Fraser, Menteith, ii,
326-329 [with William {de Bondington} of Glasgow [ Shead, no.76] (1 July 1238)}
[Entered under Glasgow]
C.A.Chrs, i, no.XLIX; SHR, x, 278-280 (1243 x 22 Nov.1249)
Writes to the abbots of Rievaulx, Fountains and Beaulieu on the case between the abbot
and convent of Citeaux and the abbot and convent of Coupar Angus on the collation of
the church of Airlie
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GALLOWAY
Gilla-Aldan 1128 – 1151x
Horrox and Hammond, Harleian Manuscript 433, iii, 82-3, 94 [text and translation];
Dugdale, Monasticon, vi, 3, 1188-1189, no.LXIV; Haddan and Stubbs, 2, i, 25;
Historians of York, iii, 60; Howlett, Caledonian Craftsmanship, 144 [text and
translation]; Dugdale, Monasticon, vi, pt.3, no.LXIV (9 Dec. 1128 x 25 Jan. 1140; pres.x
1137)
As elect makes profession of obedience to Thurstan archbishop of York
Christian 1154 – 1186
Horrox and Hammond, Harleian Manuscript 433, iii, 85, 96 [text and translation]
Profession of obedience to Roger [de Pont L’Eveque] archbishop of York (19
Dec.1154 x 26 Nov. 1181)
Dugdale, Monasticon (new edn.), v, 597; J. Nicolson and R. Burn, The History and
Antiquities of the Counties of Westmorland and Cumberland, ii, 511, no.xvi; Holm
Cultram, no.141 [calendar] (19 Dec.1154 x 7 Oct. 1186)
Grants to Holm Cultram Abbey, his chosen place of burial, the grange called
Kirkgunzeon
Holy Lib., no.25 [with facsimile] (1167 x 7 Oct. 1186)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey the church of St Mary and St Bruoc of Dunrod, the
church of Twynholm and the gift of the toun of Dunrod by Fergus and Uchtred his son
Holm Cultram, no.120a [calendar] (9 Dec.1165 x 9 Oct. 1186)
States that he was with Everard abbot of Holm Cultram when Uchtred son of Fergus
perambulated the bounds of Kirkgunzeon. The abbot complained to King William [I]
that part of the land had been given to Walter de Berkeley, but, despite a new
perambulation, Walter still holds it
Lanercost Cartulary, no.180 (1165 x 7 Oct.1186)
Announces that, at the donor’s request, he was present when Robert [I] de Vaux
granted to Lanercost Priory Walton, its church and the chapel of Triermain, and the
churches of Irthington, Brampton, Farlan and Carlatton, lands, a shieling and pasture
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John 1189 –1209
Horrox and Hammond, Harleian Manuscript 433, iii, 84, 96 [text and translation] (7
Oct.1186 x 15 Sept. 1189)
Profession of obedience to York in the presence of Fulmas, archbishop of Trier
Horrox and Hammond, Harleian Manuscript 433, iii, 85, 96 [text and translation] (17
Sept. 1189 x 18 Aug.1191)
Profession of obedience to Geoffrey [Plantagenet] archbishop-elect of York
Dryb. Lib., no.78 (17 Sept. 1189 x 1209)
Confirms the church of St Foylan [Fillan] of Greater Sorbie to Dryburgh Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.79 (17 Sept. 1189 x 1209)
Confirms the grant of the church of St Foylan [Fillan] of Greater Sorbie, by Ivo de
Vieuxpont, to Dryburgh Abbey
Holy Lib., no.49 (1200 x 1209)
With the assent of his chapter, confirms to Holyrood Abbey all the churches which
Fergus, his son Uchtred, and David son of Terri gave and confirmed by their charters
Walter 1209 – 1235
Dryb. Lib., no.80 (1209 x 1225)
Confirms the church of St Foylan [Fillan] of Greater Sorbie to Dryburgh Abbey
Dugdale, Monasticon, v, 615-6; Holm Cultram, no.139 [calendar] [with John archdeacon
of Galloway and the abbot of Glenluce] (27 May 1222 x 18 Mar.1227)
Recite a bull of Pope Honorius [III] about a complaint by [Walter] bishop of Glasgow
that the monks of Holm Cultram and others had turned certain parish churches into
granges and oratories. Settlement: the bishop of Glasgow granted Kirkgunzeon and the
chapel of St. Winnin to Holm Cultram Abbey
Gilbert 1235 – 1253
Dryb. Lib., no.66 (2 Sept. 1235 x 1253)
Confirms the church of St Nicholas of Borgue to Dryburgh Abbey
Rites of Durham, App.VI, no.vi [calendar] (27 Oct. 1248)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to all visiting the shrine of St. Cuthbert [in Durham
Cathedral]
Rites of Durham, App.VI, no.viii [calendar] (16 June 1253)
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Grants an indulgence of forty days to all who come to any of the five altars which he
dedicated in front of Durham Cathedral
Finchale, no.clxxx (31 May 1239)
Announces that he has dedicated three altars in Finchale Priory, and has granted an
indulgence of forty days to those coming there on St. John the Baptist’s day, and gives
twenty shillings annually for the fabric
Finchale, no.clxxxiv (27 Sept. 1245)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to those who contribute to the fabric of Finchale
Priory
Finchale, no.clxxxvii (7 Mar. 1246)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to those who contribute to the lighting [of the altar]
of St. Mary in Finchale Priory
Finchale, no.clxxxix (28 Oct. 1248)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to those who contribute to the lighting [of the altar]
of St. Mary in Finchale Priory
Dryb. Lib., no.82 (2 Sept. 1235 x 1253)
On the basis of tenuous resources, allows the union of the churches of Greater and
Lesser Sorbie, the church of St Michael of Lesser Sorbie remaining the mother church
Memorials of Fountains, ii, Part I, App. no.1; Historia Dunelmensis Scriptores Tres, App.
lxxix – lxxx, no.lxii (5 Dec.1249 x 1253)
Writes to W[alter Kirkham] bishop of Durham announcing that, at the instance of the
archbishop of York, he has ordained three monks of Fountains Abbey and three of
Jervaulx Abbey
GLASGOW
Michael 1109 x 1114
Horrox and Hammond, Harleian Manuscript 433, iii, 85, 96 [text and translation] [not in
Shead] (27 June 1109 x 16 Aug.1114)
Profession of obedience to Thomas [II] archbishop of York
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John 1114 x 1118 – 1147
Kel. Lib., i, no.180; ESC, no.CLXXIII; Howlett, Caledonian Craftsmanship, 151-2 [text
and translation] [Shead, no.2] (1144/5)
At the request of King David [I] and with the consent of his chapter, grants the church
of Lesmahagow to Kelso Abbey
ESC, no.CC ; CDS, i, no.30[calendar] [Shead, no.1] (11 May 1142 x 24 Aug.1147)
Grants to Robert Bruce [II] the land of the church of Glasgow in Annandale
Herbert 1147 – 1164
Dryb. Lib., no.44 [Shead, no.5] (1150 x 20 Sept.1164)
Confirms the church of Lanark and the chapel of Pettinain to Dryburgh Abbey
Bodleian Library, MS Top. Yorks e.12, fo.73v. [not in Shead] (24 Aug.1147 x 20
Sept.1164)
Confirms Robert Bruce[I or II]’s grant of churches in Annandale to Guisborough Priory
Kel. Lib., ii, no.416; ESC, no.CXCVII [Shead, no.3] (24 Aug.1147 x 1159)
Confirms the church of Mow, granted by Uchtred son of Liolf, to Kelso Abbey, as
Uchtred’s charter testifies
Kel. Lib., ii, no.436 [Shead, no.6] (1153 x 1159)
Confirms the church of West Linton, which Dodinus gave to Kelso Abbey in the
bishop’s presence, with a tenth part of West Linton
Kel. Lib., ii, no.440 [Shead, no.9] (20 Nov. 1160 x 7 Mar. 1161)
Grants the teind of that land which King David [I] gave to Kelso Abbey from
Lilliesleaf
Melr. Lib., no.5 [Shead, no.7] (1153 x 20 Nov.1160)
Announces that Robert Avenel has given to the monks of Melrose the teinds of
Eskdale, land which they hold of him
Kel Lib., ii, no.415 [Shead, no.8] (24 May 1153 x 1159)
Gives back to the churches of the burgh of Roxburgh that part of the parish which the
bishop retained in the agreement between him and King Malcolm [IV]
Glas. Reg., no.7 [Shead, no.4] (24 Aug.1147 x 1162)
Grants the church of Govan to Helya his clerk as a prebend in the church of Glasgow
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Ingram 1164 - 1174
Holy Lib., no.52 [Shead, no.11] (1165 x 2 Feb.1174)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey the church of St Bride of Blacket [Kirkbride in Nithsdale]
with one ploughgate of land and the church of Colmonell with its chapel of Edingham,
as confirmed by Uchtred’s charter
Kel. Lib., i, no.286 [Shead, no.10] (28 Oct.1164 x 2 Feb.1174)
Confirms the church of Kilmaurs to Kelso Abbey, as the charters of Robert son of
Weremb[ald] and Richard de Moreville attest
Pais. Reg., 115 [Shead, no.12] (22 Apr.1170 x 2 Feb.1174)
Confirms to Paisley Priory all the donations of Walter son of Alan
Jocelin 1175 – 1199
Dryb. Lib., no.45 [Shead, no.21] (1175 x 17 Mar.1199)
Confirms the church of Lanark and the chapel of Pettinain to Dryburgh Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.56 [Shead, no.22] (1175 x 17 Mar.1199)
Confirms the church of Lessudden [St Boswell’s] with its chapel of [Newton], as
granted by Robert of London and confirmed by King William [I] by charter, to
Dryburgh Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.57 [Shead, no.13] (1175 x 1177/8)
Confirms the church of Lessudden [St Boswell’s] with its chapel of Newton, as Bishop
Ingram confirmed by charter, to Dryburgh Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.210 [Shead, no.20] (1175 x 17 Mar.1199)
Confirms the church of Lanark and the chapel of Pettinain to Dryburgh Abbey; after
the death of Hugh the chaplain, the canons may convert the church to their uses
Glas. Reg., i, no.47 [Shead, no.15] (1175 x 1178)
With the common counsel of the chapter of the church of Glasgow, grants that on the
death of a canon his prebend may be left to anyone by will; otherwise, his debts having
been paid, the remainder will be divided between the poor and his relatives; his books
and vestments shall go to the cathedral
Holm Cultram, no.134 [calendar] [Shead, no.23] (1175 [poss. c.1180] x c.1194)
Confirms the grant of land to Holm Cultram Abbey by Walter de Berkeley, the king’s
chamberlain, as in Walter’s charter
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Holm Cultram, no.135 [calendar] [Shead, no.24] (1190 x 17 Mar.1199)
At the request of Roland son of Uchtred, confirms a saltpan, a fishery, one acre of land
and common pasture to Holm Cultram Abbey
Holm Cultram, no.136 [calendar] [Shead, no.25] (1175 x 17 Mar.1199; prob. late 1170s)
Confirms to Holm Cultram Abbey the place and chapel in Galloway called
Kirkgunzeon
Holy. Lib., no.53 [Shead, no.16] (1175 x 1178)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey its churches in the diocese of Glasgow
Kel. Lib., ii, no.413 [Shead, no.34] (1181 x 1195)
Confirms Kelso Abbey’s churches in the diocese of Glasgow in proprios usus
Kel. Lib., ii, no.414 [Shead, no.27] (1181 x 1188 [prob.1182])
Confirms the church of Woodchurch [Thankerton] with all its parish to Kelso Abbey
Kel. Lib., ii, no.454 [Shead, no.38] (1181 x 1185/6)
Confirms to Kelso Abbey the chapel of Peebles Castle with a ploughgate of land beside
the chapel and revenue from the ferme of the burgh of Peebles, as the charter of King
William [I] testifies
Melr. Lib., i, no.43; Nat. MSS. Scot., i, no.XLI [facsimile, text and translation][Shead,
no.29] (1179 x 1185/6)
Grants to Melrose Abbey that toft in the burgh of Glasgow which Rannulf de
Haddington built in the initial construction of the burgh
Melr. Lib., i, no.121 [Shead, no.39] (1194 x 1196)
By the advice and grant of King William [I], confirms the church of Hassendean to
Melrose Abbey
NAS, GD55/121/1 (1194 x 1196)
By the advice and grant of King William [I], confirms the church of Hassendean to
Melrose Abbey
Kel. Lib., ii, no.423 [Shead, no.19] (1175 x 1185/6)
Grants to the church of St Michael of Maxwell, belonging to Kelso Abbey, a new
oratory in honour of St Thomas the Martyr [Becket] with a toft which Herbert lord
of that feu gave to that oratory
Newb. Reg., no.175 [Shead, no.28] (6 Jan.1179 x 2 Mar.1189)
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Grants a full toft in the burgh of Glasgow to Newbattle Abbey
N. B. Chrs. no.2 [Shead, no.40] (18/19 Oct.1194 x 2 Feb.1196)
At the request of Roger de Scalebroc, confirms the church of Kirkbride of Largs to
North Berwick Nunnery
Pais. Reg., 99 [Shead, no.30] (1181 x 2 Feb.1196)
Confirms the church of Pollok to Paisley Priory
Pais. Reg., 101 [Shead, no.31] (1181 x 2 Feb.1196)
Confirms the church of [Newton] Mearns to Paisley Priory
Pais. Reg., 109 [Shead, no.33] (1181 x 1196)
Confirms the churches of Cathcart, Rutherglen, Carmunnock and Kilbarchan to Paisley
Priory
Pais. Reg., 234 [Shead, no.32] (1181 x 2 Feb.1196)
Confirms to Paisley Priory the church of Craigie, given by Walter Hose
Melr. Lib., i, no.118 [Shead, no.35] (1181 x 1185/6)
Records an agreement made in his presence between Melrose Abbey and Huctred de
Grubesheued and his heirs
Kel. Lib., i, no.96 [with Osbert prior of Paisley] [Shead, no. 14] (1175 x 1178)
As papal judges delegate in a dispute between the monks of Kelso and Hervey, marshal
of the king, over the church of Keith-Marischal, decree that Hervey will make an
annual payment to the monks
Kel. Lib., ii, no.335 [with Osbert prior of Paisley] [Shead, no.18] (1175 x 1185/6)
As papal judges delegate, give judgment in the dispute between the abbot and monks of
Kelso and Simon Lockhart over the chapel of Symington [Lanarkshire]
{Kel. Lib., ii, no.448 [with Richard of St Andrews] [Shead, no.26] (1177/8)} [Entered
under St Andrews]
Papsturkunden in England, iii, no.374; ND, no.DVI [calendar]; Scot. Pont., no.129 [part
only] [with E{rnald} abbot of Melrose and G{eoffrey} abbot of Newminster] [Shead,
no.37] (1185)
Write to Pope L[ucius III] acknowledging receipt of the pope’s letter about a dispute
between H[ugh] bishop of St Andrews and the monks of Durham over the liberties of
the monks’ churches in the diocese of St Andrews
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Glas. Reg., i, no.55; Panm. Reg., ii, 129-130 [Shead, no.36] (1182 x 1189)
Agreement with Roger de Valognes over patronage of the church of [East] Kilbride
Glas. Reg., i, no.72; Guisborough Cartulary, ii, no. MCLXXXII; EYC, ii, 111-112,
no.776; TDGAS, 3rd. Series, xxxii, 1953-4, 147-148 [translation]; CDS, i, no.197
[calendar] [Shead, no.17] (1175 x 1185/6)
Agreement with Robert Bruce [II], concluding a dispute from Bishop Ingram’s time,
over certain lands in Annandale
Florence elect 1202 x 1207
Dryb. Lib., no.49 [Shead, no.41] (1210 x 1207)
Following the example of Bishops Herbert and Jocelin, confirms the church of Lanark
and the chapel of Pettinain at proprios usus to Dryburgh Abbey, as those bishops’
charters testify
Melr. Lib., i, no.44; Nat. MSS. Scot., i, no. XLII [facsimile, text and translation][Shead,
no.43] (1202 x 1207)
Confirms to Melrose Abbey that toft in the burgh of Glasgow which Rannulf de
Haddington built in the initial construction of the burgh
Melr. Lib., i, no.125 [Shead, no.44] (1202 x 1207)
Confirms the church of Hassendean to Melrose Abbey
Melr. Lib., i, no.126 [Shead, no.47] (1204 x 1207)
A second confirmation of the church of Hassendean to Melrose Abbey
Pais. Reg., 109-110 [Shead, no.45] (1202 x1207)
With the advice and consent of the chapter, confirms the churches of Cathcart,
Rutherglen, Carmunnock, Kilbarchan, [Newton] Mearns and Pollok to Paisley Priory
Pais. Reg., 113-114 [Shead, no.46] (1202 x 1207)
Confirms to Paisley Priory its churches and chapels in the diocese of Glasgow
Glas. Reg., i, no.99 [Shead, no.42] (1202 x 1207)
Grants land called Schotteschales [Satchels ?] in the territory of Lilliesleaf to his man
Alexander of Huntingdon for his homage and service and that of his father
Walter of St Albans 1208 – 1232
Camb. Reg., no.134 [Shead, no.50] (2 Nov.1208 x 2 Nov.1232)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the church of Kirkintilloch
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Dryb. Lib., no.50 [Shead, no.61] (16 May1227 x 2 Nov.1232)
Confirms the chapel of Cleghorn while it belongs to the mother church of Lanark
to Dryburgh Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.51 [Shead, no.67] (19 May 1232)
Following Bishops Herbert and Jocelin, confirms the church of Lanark with the chapels
of Pettinain and Cleghorn, a ploughgate of land which Nicholas the clerk held in
Pettinain and the church of Lessudden [St Boswell’s] to Dryburgh Abbey
Glas. Reg., i, no.122 [Shead, no.54] (1214 x 2 Nov.1232)
Confirms to the church of Glasgow three merks annually from the mill of Cadder
which Alexander the sheriff gave and confirmed by charter
Vet. Mon., no.clxxxix; Guisborough Cartulary, ii, no.MCLXXXIV [abridged] [Shead,
no.58] (14 Oct. 1223)
With the consent of the chapter of Glasgow, confirms to Guisborough Priory its
possessions and revenues in the diocese of Glasgow
Holm Cultram, no.137 [calendar] [Shead, no.57] (27 May 1222 x 1224/5)
Confirms to Holm Cultram Abbey the place and chapel in Galloway called
Kirkgunzeon, as in Bishop Jocelin’s confirmation
Holy. Lib., no.67 [Shead, no.49] (2 Nov.1208 x 5 Oct.1218)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey its churches in the diocese of Glasgow
Kel. Lib., ii, no.433 and no.279 [Shead, no.68] (19 May 1232)
In imitation of Bishops Herbert and Jocelin, confirms the possessions of Kelso Abbey
in the diocese of Glasgow
Kel. Lib., i, no.280 [Shead, no.63] (14 Feb.1229 x 2 Nov.1232)
At the prompting of Hugh, son of Robert of Biggar, patron of the church of Strathaven,
and Reginald, son of Reginald of Crawford, parson of Strathaven, grants all the teinds
of corn of the land of Richard de Bard to the church of Lesmahagow
Melr. Lib., i, no.45 [Shead, no.48] (2 Nov.1208 x Aug.1218)
Confirms to Melrose Abbey that toft in the burgh of Glasgow which Rannulf de
Haddington built in the initial construction of the burgh
Melr. Lib., i, no.272 [Shead, no.52] (2 Nov.1208 x 2 Nov.1232) [prob.1231/1232]
Confirms the church of Hassendean to Melrose Abbey
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Pais. Reg., 114 [Shead, no.60] (16 May1227 x 28 Jan.1229)
Confirms to Paisley Abbey the churches of Prestwick Burgh, Monkton, Craigie,
Kirkoswald, Rutherglen, Carmunnock, Cathcart, Pollok, [Newton] Mearns, Neilston,
Kilbarchan, Houston, Killellan, Kilmacolm, Inverkip, Rosneath and [Old] Kilpatrick
Pais. Reg., 325 [Shead, no.56] (3 May 1220)
Announces that PaisleyAbbey is exempt from procurations and synodals
Midl. Chrs., no.29 [Shead, no.66] (4 Feb. 1232)
At the request of Richard Germyne the patron, confirms the church of Kirkurd in
proprios usus for the maintenance of the brethren and poor
Glas. Reg., i, no.155 [Shead, no.65] (31 Jan. 1231)
Grants H[ugh] de Potton’ ten pounds of silver annually until the bishop shall assign him
and the archdeaconry a revenue of thirty merks in a suitable place or in the church of
Peebles
Holy Lib., no.69 [with facsimile] [Shead, no.64] (16 May 1227 x 2 Nov.1232)
Assesses for taxation the churches of Holyrood Abbey in the diocese of Glasgow
Glas. Reg., i, no. 144 [Shead, no.62] (28 Jan. 1229)
Fixes the assessment of the four churches belonging to Holyrood Abbey in the diocese
of Glasgow
Pais. Reg., 325-326 (bishop’s name given as William) [with William abbot of Paisley]
[Shead, no.69] (16 May1227 x 28 Jan.1229)
Announce that they have chosen Mr Hugh archdeacon of Glasgow, Richard the king’s
chaplain, Robert precentor of Glasgow, Mr Christian and Philip de Partick to mediate
between them on the subject of the churches belonging to the monastery of Paisley
Glas. Reg., i, no.114 [Shead, App. no.11] (23 Oct.1220)
Agreement between the bishop and chapter of Glasgow and Abbot Peter and the
chapter of Jedburgh over dignities, liberties, customs, revenues, churches, vicars, lands
pasture and other things
Glas. Reg., i, no.140; Collections… Kilwinning no.7 in AHCAG, i [Shead, App., no.12]
(1226/7)
Agreement with Abbot John and the convent of Kilwinning over the church of Dalry
Glas. Reg., i, no.116; Kel. Lib., i, no.230 [omitting some witnesses] [not in Shead] (28
30
Dec. 1221)
Agreement with Kelso Abbey in the king’s court over the church of Campsie, which
the abbey quitclaimed to the bishop and his successors
Kel. Lib., ii, no.422; Glas. Reg., i, no.94 [Shead, no.51] (2 Nov.1208 x 2 Nov.1232)
Agreement with the abbot and monks of Kelso about vacancies in the vicarages of
churches in proprios usus
Melr. Lib., i, no.281 [Shead, no.59] (1227/8)
Settlement of a dispute between Melrose Abbey and Mr. Hugh de Potton archdeacon of
Glasgow over the teinds of Raschawe
Pais. Reg., 8-9 [with Richard abbot of Kelso] [Shead, no.55] (15 July 1219 x 3 May
1220)
As papal judges delegate, grant authority to create an abbacy at Paisley
St A. Lib., 316-318 [Shead, no.53] [with Abbot {Adam ?}of Melrose and
{Robert}archdeacon of Glasgow as papal judges delegate] (8 Dec.1211 x 15 May 1214)
Judgment on the dispute between S[imon] prior of St Andrews and the convent and Mr.
Patrick, master of the schools of the city of St Andrews
William de Bondington 1233– 1258
Dryb. Lib., no.52 [Shead, no.70] (11 Sept.1233 x 10 Nov.1258)
Following his predecessors, confirms to Dryburgh Abbey the church of Lanark with its
chapels of Pettinain and Cleghorn, the ploughgate of land which Nicholas the clerk held
in Pettinain, and the church of Lessudden [St Boswell’s]
Rites of Durham, App.VI, no.xx [calendar] [Shead, no.93] (1 Oct. 1258)
Grants an indulgence of twenty days to those contributing to the repair of Durham
Cathedral
Finchale, no.clxxxii [Shead, no.81] (6 June 1242)
Grants an indulgence of twenty days to those who contribute to the rebuilding of
Finchale Priory
Glas. Reg., i, no.205 [Shead, no.91] (9 Apr. 1258)
Grants to the canons of Glasgow the free election of a dean
Glas. Reg., i, no.206 [Shead, no.92] (11 Aug. 1258)
Grants the church of Hutton to the canons of Glasgow
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Glas. Reg., i, no.207 [Shead, no.94] (6 Nov. 1258)
Grants to the canons of Glasgow the liberties and customs of Salisbury Cathedral
Holy. Lib., no.80 [Shead, no.85] (26 Apr. 1250)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey its churches in the diocese of Glasgow
Kel. Lib., i, no.281 [Shead, no.83] (17 Sept. 1245)
Confirms the church of Kilmaurs to the prior and religious of Lesmahagow
Melr. Lib., i , no.298 [Shead, no.74] (1236/7)
Announces that the abbot and monks of Kelso quitclaimed whatever right they had in
the lands and pastures of Mow
Pais. Reg., 225-226 [Shead, no.77] (10 Sept. 1239)
Confirms to Paisley Abbey the church of Dundonald with its chapels of Crosbie and
Riccarton, the church of St Quivox and the church of Auchinlek
Midl. Chrs., no.39 [Shead, no.88] (26 Jan. 1256)
Confirms the church of Kirkurd to the house of Soutra in proprios usus
Glas. Reg., i, no.204 [Shead, no.89] (2 Jan. 1257)
Announces that when he assigned the church of Peebles to the archdeaconry of
Glasgow he reserved patronage of the vicarage and gave it to Richard the chaplain,
except the chapel of Manor, which he granted to Reginald the archdeacon
Kel. Lib., ii, no.418; Bryce, Grey Friars, ii, no.1 [Shead, no.72] (4 May 1235)
Following a discussion between H[erbert Maunsel] abbot of Kelso and Martin custos
of the Franciscans in Scotland in the bishop’s presence, the bishop dedicated the
cemetery of the church of St Peter in Roxburgh
Glas. Reg., i, no.203 [Shead, App., no.26] (1 Apr. 1253)
Settlement of a dispute between the bishop and the chaplains of the chapel of
Osbernistun and Walter de Moravia over the land of Osbernistun
Melr. Lib., i, no.320 [Shead, no.90] (3 June 1257)
Settlement of a dispute between the abbeys of Melrose and Holywood over the church
of Dunscore
Pais. Reg., 327-328 [Shead, no.78] (10 Sept. 1239)
Settlement of a dispute between the bishop and Paisley Abbey over procurations from
the abbey’s churches
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Pais. Reg., 424-425; Cross. Chrs., 3-4 [Shead, no.82] (18 July 1244)
Settlement of the dispute between Duncan earl of Carrick and Paisley Abbey over the
monastery at Crossraguel
Lind. Cart., no. L [with Hugh the dean and Robert the treasurer of Glasgow as papal
judges delegate] [Shead, no.71] (16 Apr. 1235)
Recite a bull of Pope Gregory [IX] on the subject of the dispute between between
Abraham bishop of Dunblane and the abbey of Lindores over the church of Muthil.
Bishop [Clement] has claimed that the judgment of [William Malveisin] bishop of St
Andrews was unjust, but they uphold the judgment
Arb. Lib., i , no.[241] [with Geoffrey of Dunkeld] [Shead, no.75] (11 June1237 x 22
Aug.1241)
As papal judges delegate in the dispute between [Clement] bishop of Dunblane and the
abbot and convent of Arbroath over the church of Abernethy, apportion the disputed
items between the parties
Notes on the Priory of Inchmahome, App.I; Inchaff. Lib., no.11; Fraser, Menteith, ii,
326-329 [with Geoffrey of Dunkeld as papal judges delegate] [Shead, no.76] (1 July
1238)
Recite a bull of Pope Gregory [IX] on the complaint of [Clement] bishop of Dunblane
about the state of Dunblane Cathedral, and settle disputes between Clement and
Walter Comyn earl of Menteith
Camb. Reg., no.125 [with Geoffrey of Dunkeld as papal judges delegate] [Shead, no.79]
(29 Jan. 1240)
Recite a bull of Pope Gregory [IX] on the subject of the state of the cathedral of
Dunblane, and settle a dispute between Bishop [Clement] of Dunblane and
Cambuskenneth Abbey over the teinds of parish churches in the diocese of Dunblane
ND, no.DCXLVIII [with precentor of Glasgow as papal judges delegate] [Shead, no.73]
(5 Dec.1235 x 22 Aug.1241)
Recite a bull of Pope Gregory [IX] about a dispute between David de Lumsden and the
monks of Durham over the lands of Oldcambus and Lumsden, which they settle
Pais. Reg., 4-5 [with Alan of Argyll] [Shead, no.86] (27 Sept.1250 x 10 Nov.1258; poss.
x 21 Jan.1255)
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Certify, but do not recite, the texts of letters of Walter son of Alan and Humbald prior
of Wenlock
Pais. Reg., 15-17 [Shead, no.87] (1253/4)
Writes to the abbot of Cluny about Paisley Abbey
Recueil des chartes de l’abbaye de Cluny, vi, 298-9, no.4789 [Shead, no.80] ; G.F.
Ducket, Charters and Records among the Archives of the Ancient Abbey of Cluni,
printed for subscribers, 1888, ii, 113-114 (March 1241)
Records that Walter prior of Paisley came into his presence seeking reconciliation with
the abbey of Cluny. He agreed that Paisley was subject to Cluny. At a vacancy, an
abbot should be chosen from the community or the Order; he should promise
obedience to the abbot of Cluny and every seven years visit Cluny, and be subject to
visitation by the abbot of Cluny
Glas. Reg., i , no.172 [Shead, no.84] (14 Jan.1247 x 10 Nov.1258)
Having been brought before a secular judge by a royal brieve by Mariota daughter of
Samuel, grants her, with the consent of the chapter of Glasgow, ten merks annually
from the ferme of his manor of Eddleston
MORAY
Richard de Lincoln 1187 – 1203
Arb. Lib., i, 203 (13 Apr.1189 x 2 Feb.1196)
At the request of King William [I], grants the church of Inverness in proprios usus to
Arbroath Abbey
Moray Reg., Cart. Orig, no.3; Kinloss Recs., 110-112 (15 Mar. 1187 x 1203)
Announces that he has taken the abbot and monks of Kinloss and all their possessions
under his protection
Moray Reg., no.43; A.B. Ill., ii, 302 (15 Mar. 1187 x 1203)
Grants to Andrew presbyter of Brechin the church of Inveravon
Moray Reg., no.44 (15 Mar. 1187 x 1203)
Grants to Patrick son of William the church of Abernethy
Moray Reg. no.119 (15 Mar. 1187 x 1203)
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Grants to William son of Freskin and his heirs Logynauedal and le Logyndykis
Moray Reg., no.16; A.B. Ill., ii, 300-302 (1194 x 15 Jan.1200)
Agreement with Duncan earl of Fife over lands in Strathavon
Brice de Douglas 1203 – 1222
Arb. Lib.,i, no.204 (1207 x 28 June1211)
At the request of King William [I], confirms the church of Inverness in usus proprios to
Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.205; A.B. Ill., ii, 191 (1203 x 9 Dec.1207)
As the bishop, King William [I] and G[ilchrist] earl of Mar disputed patronage of the
church of Aberchirder, they agreed that it should belong to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.209; Moray Reg., no.203; A.B. Ill., ii, 251-252 (1207 x 28 June1211)
Grants a davach of land belonging to the church of Aberchirder to Arbroath Abbey
Kel. Lib., ii, no.371 (1203 x 1211)
Grants the church of Birnie in proprios usus to Kelso Abbey
Moray Reg., no.46 (20 Mar.1207 x 17 June1208)
Fixes the cathedral of Moray at Spynie and assigns prebends in it
Moray Reg., no.53 (1207 x 1222)
At the request of Freskin de Kerdal, his uncle, grants the church of Daviot to Spynie
Cathedral for its fabric
Moray Reg., no.54 (5 Aug. 1213 x 1222)
Grants the church of Daviot to Spynie Cathedral
Melr. Lib., i, no.101; APS, i, 391-392 [red] (6 July 1208)
Following receipt of a letter from Pope Innocent [III], settles the dispute between
Melrose Abbey and P[atrick] earl of Dunbar over pasture
Moray Reg., no.211 (1207 x 1222)
Grants to Hugh de Moravia, lord of Duffus, and his heirs a free chapel in his castle of
Duffus
Moray Reg., no.21 (1218 x 1222)
Agreement with John Bisset over patronage of the churches of Conveth and Wardlaw
Moray Reg., no.51 (1207 [prob.4 Dec.1214] x 15 Oct.1221)
Agreement with John Bisset over patronage of the churches of Conveth and Wardlaw
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Andrew de Moray 1222 – 1242
Arb. Lib., i, no.208; A.B. Ill., ii, 193 (19 July 1224 x 20 June 1228)
Confirms the church of Inverness and the church of Aberchirder with one davach of
land to Arbroath Abbey in proprios usus
Beauly Chrs, no.3 (Mar. 1227 x 4 Sept. 1230)
Grants to Beauly Priory all the garbal teinds arising in the parish of the church of
Abertarff, which church William Bisset granted and confirmed by charter
C.A.Chrs., i, no.xxxviii (26 July 1232)
With the advice and consent of [Simon (de Gunby?)] the dean and the chapter, grants to
Coupar Angus Abbey one davach of land at feuferme in Strathardle, viz. Tullochcurran
Moray Reg., no.41 (30 Dec. 1239)
With the consent of his clergy, grants for the common fund of the canons of Elgin
Cathedral the churches of Farnua, Abriachan, Laggan, Kincardine in Strathspey,
Abernethy, Altyre, Braaven, Birnie and Arndilly,
Moray Reg., no.59 (19 July 1224 x 20 June1228)
Confirms Bishop Brice’s gift of the church of Daviot, given for the fabric of Spynie
Cathedral, to Elgin Cathedral
Moray Reg., no.60; A.B. Ill., ii, 168-169 (19 July 1224 x 5 May 1226)
Creates a prebend in Elgin Cathedral from the churches of Kinnoir and Dunbennan
Moray Reg., no.61; A.B. Ill., ii, 169-170 (19 July 1224 x 5 May 1226)
Creates two prebends in Elgin Cathedral, one from the garbal teinds of the parish of
Moy, the other from the churches of Kinnoir and Dunbennan
Moray Reg., no.64; A.B. Ill., ii, 279-280 (19 July 1224 x 20 June1228)
Confirms to Elgin Cathedral the gift of Arndilly church which William, son of William,
son of Freskin made to Spynie Cathedral
Moray Reg., no.65 (19 July 1224 x 20 June1228)
Grants to Elgin Cathedral the church of Rothiemurcus in Strathspey for lighting
Moray Reg., no.66 (19 July 1224 x 20 June 1228)
With the chapter’s consent, grants to Elgin Cathedral the church of Dalarossie in
Strathearn for lighting
Moray Reg., no.68 (1226/7)
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Creates two prebends in Elgin Cathedral, one from the churches of Kingussie and Insh,
the other from the churches of Croy and Lunan
Moray Reg., no.69 (5 May 1226)
Confirms the provision of eight prebends in the cathedral of Moray by Bishop Brice
Moray Reg., no.81 [in] (9 July 1238 x 16 Feb.1239)
Confirms the provision by Bishop Brice of eight prebends in the cathedral of Moray
Moray Reg., no.84 (26 July 1232 x 10 Oct. 1237)
Safeguards the revenues of canons called to wealthier benefices
Moray Reg., no.96 (12 May 1223 x 1230)
Grants to the dean, precentor, chancellor, treasurer and archdeacon a toft and croft of
four acres each and to each of the other canons [specified] a toft and croft of two acres
in Burchalch
Moray Reg., no.97 (12 May 1223 x 26 July 1232)
Announces that, because he is unable to be present at the assigning of tofts and crofts to
the canons in Burchalch, it is to be carried out by Richard the precentor
Macphail, Pluscardyn App.H (1233/4)
Takes under his protection Pluscarden Priory, its goods, men and possessions, and
confirms the grants made by [King Alexander II]
Macphail, Pluscardyn App.K; Beauly Chrs., 128-129 [translation]; Nat. MSS. Scot., i,
no.LII [facsimile, text and translation](1237/8)
At the instance of King Alexander [II], quitclaims the teinds of the mills of Forres and
Dulpotin [Dunpotie in Blaeu] and those mills from which the churches of Elgin, Forres
and Dyke were accustomed to receive teinds, and all the teinds which ought to be paid
to the bishops from the lands of Fernanan [Fernway ?], Tulidum, Kep and Kintessack
Magna to Pluscarden Priory
Moray Reg., no.113; A.B. Ill., ii, 288 (4 Sept.1230 x 26 July 1232)
With the advice and consent of the chapter, grants the church of Rothes to the hospital
of St Nicholas beside the bridge of Spey
Macphail, Pluscardyn, App.G [with S{imon} the dean and the chapter of Moray] (30
Apr.1240)
Announce that they have caused grants to Pluscarden by King Alexander [II], the
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founder, to be publicly read in synod to avoid confusion
Moray Reg., no.79 (26 Aug. 1232)
With the advice and consent of the dean and chapter, grants to Duncan son of
Gillemychel Mcath all the bishop’s land in Dallas
Moray Reg., no.82 (11 Oct.1232)
With the advice and consent of the chapter, decrees that teinds which have been
received from a church for the previous forty years without interruption shall not be
the subject of litigation in future
Moray Reg., no.83 (11 Mar.1234)
Announces that his intervention has settled a dispute between the chapter and Alan
Durward over half a davach of land said by the chapter to belong to the church of
Urquhart
Moray Reg., no.212 (May 1238)
Announces that, at the presentation of Hugh de Duffus and the canons of Elgin
Cathedral, he has instituted Mr Henry to the vicarage of St Peter of Duffus
Moray Reg., no.39 (1237/8)
Agreement with Domus Dei of Elgin over certain lands which the bishop said belonged
to his land of Manben [in Elgin]
Moray Reg., no.75 (1 Feb.1227)
Agreement with R[obert] bishop of Ross and his chapter over the churches of Ardersier
and Kiltarlity
Moray Reg., no.88 (1236/7)
Agreement with Gilbert bishop of Aberdeen over the churches of Auchindoir and
Forscauen [Farscan ?]
Moray Reg., no.111; St A. Lib., 326-327; A.B. Ill., ii, 284-285 (1235/6)
Agreement with Prior H[enry de Norham] and the convent of St Andrews over the
church of Rothes
Moray Reg., no.121 (10 Oct.1237)
With the chapter’s consent, grants to Walter de Moravia and his heirs the site of a mill
on the Lossie in the bishop’s territory of Uchtyrspyny
Moray Reg., no.27 (12 May 1223 x 17 Dec.1242)
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Agreement with Robert Fyndoc over the land which Robert had on the south side of the
Lossie
Moray Reg., no.28 (1225/6)
Agreement with Thomas de Thirlestane before papal judges delegate over half a davach
of land which the bishop asserted to belong to the church of Abertarff
Moray Reg., no.30; A.B. Ill., ii, 154-155 (18 Mar.1227)
Agreement with David, son of Duncan earl of Fife, over patronage of the churches of
Strathbogie and the lands belonging to them
Moray Reg., no.35; A.B. Ill., ii, 156-158 (10 Oct.1232)
Agreement with David de Strathbogie, son of Duncan earl of Fife, over the boundaries
of the lands of the churches of Rhynie, Dunbennan, Drumdelgie, Ruthven and
Botriphnie
Moray Reg., no.62 (12 May 1223 x 20 June 1228)
Agreement with Malcolm earl of Fife over sixteen named lands
Moray Reg., no.31; A.B. Ill., ii, 280-282 (9 Oct.1226)
Agreement with Walter de Moravia over the lands of Arndilly, Lunan, Duldaui and
Croy and patronage of the churches of Croy, Aberlour, Botriphnie and Arndilly
Moray Reg., no.33; A.B. Ill., ii, 282-283 (25 Apr.1229)
Agreement with Walter de Moravia over lands and pastures in Walter’s feu
Moray Reg., no.87 (7 Aug.1235)
Agreement with Walter de Moravia over the land of Ewen
Moray Reg., no.120 (10 Oct.1226)
Agreement with Walter de Moravia over the use of the wood and moor of Spynie and
Findrassie
Moray Reg., no.70 (5 May 1226)
Agreement with James, son of Morgrund, over certain lands in the feu of Abernethy in
Strathspey
Moray Reg., no.74 (31 Oct. 1226)
Agreement with Gilbert Durward over teinds of the cain paid to the king from the land
of Strathbrock [Uphall, West Lothian]
Moray Reg., no.76 (12 May 1223 x 9 Jan.1234)
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Agreement with Walter Comyn: quitclaims all things which the bishop of Moray was
accustomed to receive from the land of Badenoch
Moray Reg., no.85 (1234/5)
Agreement with Walter Comyn, earl of Menteith, over certain portions of lands which
the bishop said belonged to half a davach of the church of Kincardine
Moray Reg., no.80; Fraser, Grant, iii,, no.5 (13 Sept.1232)
Agreement with Gilbert, son of Gilbert the late earl of Strathearn, over half a davach of
land at Kyncarny in feu ferme
Moray Reg., no.94 (12 May 1223 x 17 Dec.1242)
Agreement with Symon de Hogeston over ten acres of land in Hogeston
Moray Reg., Cartae Originales no.6 (1225/6)
Agreement with Robert Hod and Matilda his wife over the manor of Lhanbryde
Simon (de Gunby ?) 1244 - 1251
Moray Reg., no.214; Arb. Lib., i, no.[237] [omitting subscriptions]; AB Ill., ii, 194-
195 (5 Feb.1249)
With the consent of the chapter of Moray, decrees on vicars in the churches of
Inverness and Aberchirder
Moray Reg., no.99 (20 Mar.1249)
Agreement with Freskin de Moravia, lord of Duffus, over the use of the moor of Spynie
and Findrassie
ROSS
Robert 1214 – 1249
Durham D and C Muniments 1.1. Sacr. No.11 (formerly MC No.1151) (6 July 1223)
Makes financial arrangements for Adam his chaplain
{Moray Reg., no.75 (1 Feb.1227) Agreement with Andrew bishop of Moray [Entered
under Moray]}
Moray Reg., no.258 (prob. 1220’s; cf.nos.71, 72, etc.)
Agreement with John Bisset over patronage of the church of Kiltarlity
Robert 1249 –1271
Rites of Durham, App.VI, p.152, no.xvi [calendar] (20 June 1255)
Grants an indulgence of forty days
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Musées de Sens, TC, H91 (18 July 1255)
Grants an indulgence of forty days to those visiting the shrine of St Edmund of
Abingdon at Pontigny as pilgrims or contributing to the church there
Moray Reg., no.122 [with dean of Ross] (20 Sept.1258)
Judgment as papal judges delegate in the dispute between Bishop Archibald of Moray
and his chapter and John Bisset over a davach of land of the church of Conveth and a
davach in Ross called Herchelys
ST ANDREWS
Fothad II x1070 – 1093
Horrox and Hammond, Harleian Manuscript 433, iii, 84-5, 96 [text and translation];
Haddan and Stubbs, ii, 1, 160 (25 Dec. 1070 x 1093)
Profession of obedience to Thomas [of Bayeux] archbishop of York
Robert 1127 – 1159
ND, no.CCCCXLVI; ESC, no.LXXIII; Haddan and Stubbs, ii, 1, 213-214; Nat. MSS.
Scot., i, no.XXVII [facsimile, text and translation]; Howlett, Caledonian Craftsmanship,
146-9 [text and translation] (17 July 1127)
Before a distinguished gathering, including King David [I] and Thurstan archbishop of
York, confirms that the church of Coldingham is free from all cain and conveth and all
service pertaining to the bishop
ND, no.CCCCXLIX; ESC, no.CCXIII (25 Oct. 1150)
Confirms to Durham Cathedral Priory the gift which Cospatric brother of Dolfin made:
Edrom with the church and toun of Nesbit, as the charters of the king and Cospatric
testify. He also confirms the churches of Swinton and Fishwick at the request of
Robert prior of St Andrews
ND, no.CCCCL (25 Oct.1150)
Another confirmation of Edrom and Nesbit and the church of Edrom and the churches
of Swinton and Fishwick
Dryb. Lib., no.14; ESC, no.CCXI (10 Nov. 1150 x 1159)
At the request of Hugh de Moreville confirms the alms and oblations which Hugh, the
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founder, and Beatrix de Beaumont his wife gave to Dryburgh Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.90; ESC, no.CCLXI (17 July 1127 x 1159)
Grants the church of St Leonard, Perth, as a dependency of the church of St John the
Baptist in Perth, to Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.91; ESC, no.CCXXVIII (late 1140s x 1159)
Confirms the church of Calder Comitis [West Calder], which Earl Duncan [of Fife]
gave, and the church of Newton which Alwin the rannaire and Eda his wife gave, to
Dunfermline Abbey
NLS MS Adv.15.1.18, no.82 [Register copy printed: Dunf. Reg., no.92; ESC, no.CCLVI]
(1152 x 1159)
Confirms the churches belonging to Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.96 [name given as Richard] (17 July 1127 x 1159)
Confirms the schools belonging to Dunfermline Abbey
Glas. Reg., i, no.11; ESC, no.CCXXX (24 Aug.1147 x 1151)
Announces that he has given Bishop Herbert of Glasgow sasine of the church of
Borthwick as a possession of the church of Glasgow in the presence, and with the
consent, of King David [I] and Henry his son
Holy Lib., no.2; ESC, no.XCII (17 July 1127 x 24 May 1153)
With the consent of his chapter, confirms to Holyrood Abbey all the gifts of King
David [I]
Holy. Lib., no.9; ESC, no.CCVI (1152 x 1159)
Grants to Holyrood Abbey the church of Carriden with two ploughgates of land
Holy Lib., no.10 [with facsimile]; ESC, no.LXXXI (17 July 1127 x 1159)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey the grant of the church of Livingstone by Leving
Holy. Lib., no.19 (24 May 1153 x 1159)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey the church of Tranent as Waleran the chaplain held it
and as King Malcolm [IV] gave it with the advice of his barons
Holy. Lib., Cartae 1 (App.II); Newb. Reg., no.268 (17 July 1127 x 1159 [prob.1140s or
1150s])
Grants or confirms to Holyrood Abbey the church of Bathgate with one ploughgate of
land
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Kel. Lib., i, no.94 (24 May 1153 x 1159)
Confirms King Malcolm [IV]’s grant of the church of Keith-Marischal to Kelso Abbey
Kel. Lib., ii, no.443; ESC, no.LXXXII (3 May 1128 x 22 Apr.1131)
At the request of King David [I], grants the church of Kelso, which King David built as
an abbey, freedom from all subjection and exaction; the monks may seek chrism, oil
and ordination from any bishop in Scotia or Cumbria
St A. Lib., 43; ESC, no.CCLXIII; Haddan and Stubbs, ii, pt.i, 227-8; Macpherson,
Monymusk, 97-98 [partial translation] (1152 x1159)
Grants the abbacy of Loch Leven and possessions to Prior Robert and the church of St
Andrew
St A. Lib., 122-123; ESC, no.CLXII; Haddan and Stubbs, ii, pt.i, 221-223 (1144/5;
perhaps 1140)
Foundation charter of St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 124; ESC, no.CCLXV (17 July 1127 x 1152)
Grants a toft in Kilrymont and three crofts beside Kinness Burn to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 124; ESC, no.CCLXVIII (17 July 1127 x 1159)
Grants three tofts in the burgh of St Andrews to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
NLS, MS Adv.15.1.18, no.11 [Register copy printed: St A. Lib., 125; ESC, no.CCLXIX]
(24 May 1153 x 1159)
Grants six of seven parts of oblations of the altar to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
NLS, MS Adv. 15.1.18, no.12 [Register copy printed: St A. Lib., 125; ESC, 447] (1152)
Grants Kinninmonth with the toft of Kilrymont to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
NLS, MS. 15.1.18, no. 21 [Register copy printed St A. Lib., 126: ESC, no.CCLXIV;
Maidment, Analecta, i, 321] (24 May 1153 x 1159)
Grants the priorate to Robert and the free election of the prior to the canons of St
Andrews Cathedral Priory
Kel. Lib., ii, no.445; ESC, no.CLXXXV (1151 x 1152 [prob.1151, x17 Nov.])
Confirms to the church of St Laurence of Berwick parochial right
Dunf. Reg., no.4; ESC, no.CLXXXII (16 Aug.1139 x 1151)
Agreement with G[eoffrey I] abbot of Dunfermline in the presence of King David [I],
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Henry his son and their barons, over the church of Kirkton/St Ninians and the chapel of
Stirling Castle
ND, no.CCCCXLVII; ESC, no.CCXII; Nat. MSS. Scot., i, no.xxviii [facsimile, text and
translation] (17 July 1127 [perhaps c.1140] x 1150 or 1151)
Announces an agreement between the mother church of Ednam and the chapel of
Newton made before the bishop and Hugh [de Moreville] the constable
ND, no.CCCCXLVIII (17 July 1127 x 1150 or 1151)
Another announcement about the agreement between the mother church of Ednam and
the chapel of Newton
Kel. Lib., ii, no.426 (prob. 22 Aug. 1138 x 1159)
Grants to Walter de Stirling the construction of a church in his toun of Lambden at the
request and grant of Earl Cospatric [of Dunbar]
ESC, no.CLXIX; APS, i, 85(75); Ballard, Borough Charters, 2 [abridged] (17 July 1127
x 24 May 1153)
Announces that, by permission of King David [I], he has founded a burgh at St
Andrews and has made Mainard the Fleming provost
Arnold 1160 – 1162
Dunf. Reg., no.93 (20 Nov.1160 x 13 Sept.1162)
Confirms the churches belonging to Dunfermline Abbey
NLS, Chr.14320 [printed: Fraser, Southesk, ii, no.23; The Genealogist, N.S., xvii, 107] (6
Jan.1161 x 13 Sept.1162)
Confirms to Jedburgh Abbey King Malcolm [IV]’s grant of Restenneth, as in the king’s
charter
Kel. Lib., ii, no.417 [initial wrongly printed as W] (20 Nov.1160 x 7 Mar.1161)
Confirms the church of Horndean, granted by William de Vieuxpont in the bishop’s
presence, to Kelso Abbey
Kel. Lib., ii, no.439 (20 Nov. 1160 x 13 Sept. 1162)
Confirms the liberty which Kelso Abbey had in the time of Bishop Robert
Kel. Lib., ii, no.451 (20 Nov. 1160 x 13 Sept. 1162)
Confirms the church of Langton, which Roger de Hov [Eu] as patron of the church,
gave to Kelso Abbey
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St A. Lib., 126-127 (20 Nov.1160 x 13 Sept. 1162)
Confirms the grant of the church of Rossie by Archdeacon Matthew and grants
revenues and episcopal rights in Rossie and the chapel of Fowlis-Easter to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 127 (20 Nov.1160 x 13 Sept. 1162)
Grants all the land from the street between the burgh and the new hospital up to
Stermolin bridge etc. to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 128 (20 Nov.1160 x 1161)
Confirms the church of Portmoak to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 128 (bis) (20 Nov.1160 x 13 Sept.1162)
Grants the church of Dairsie and one ploughgate to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
NLS, MS Adv. 15.1.18, no.10 [Register copy printed: St A. Lib., 129] (1161 x
13 Sept.1162)
Grants all the oblation of the altar to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 130-132 (6 Jan.1161 x 13 Sept.1162)
General confirmation of the possessions of St Andrews Cathedral Priory
ND, no.CCCCLI (6 Jan. 1161 x 13 Sept. 1162)
Grants to the church of St Cuthbert of Ednam the teinds and other rights of that toun
and the chapels of Newton, Stichill and Nenthorn
Richard 1163 – 1178
Camb. Reg., no.112 (28 Mar.1165 x 1172)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the church of Kirkton/St Ninians
Cold. Cart., App., no.I (28 Mar.1165 x 8 Dec.1166)
Confirms to the church of St Mary of Coldstream and the nuns there the benefactions of
Earl Cospatric, Countess Deirdre and Waltheof their son, specifically the churches of
Lennel and Hirsel
Dryb. Lib., no.235 (28 Mar. 1165 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Takes Dryburgh Abbey under his protection and that of St Andrew and confirms the
abbey’s possessions
Dryb. Lib., no.236 (9 Dec. 1165 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Takes Dryburgh Abbey under his protection and that of St Andrew and confirms all the
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alms and benefices which [Hugh] de Moreville, the founder, gave to the abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.95 (28 Mar.1165 x 2 Apr.1172)
Grants a toft in the burgh of St Andrews to Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.97 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Confirms the church of West Kinghorn to Dunfermline Abbey
NLS, MS Adv. 15.1.18, no.71 [printed: Dunf. Reg., nos.596 and (register copy) 94]
(28 Mar.1165 x 1169)
Confirms the churches belonging to Dunfermline Abbey
ND, no.CCCCLIV (1172 x 1177)
Confirms to Durham Cathedral Priory the church of St Laurence of Berwick [on
Tweed] as agreed between the bishop and the monks of Kelso
ND, no.CCCCLV (1172 x 1177)
Confirms to Durham Cathedral Priory the church of St Laurence of Berwick [on
Tweed] to be held as the monks of Kelso held it
ND, no. CCCCLVI (1172 x 1177)
Confirms to Durham Cathedral Priory the churches of Berwick [on Tweed]
Durham, D and C Muniments, MC 986 (1172 x 1177)
Another copy of the above act, but in a different hand
ND, no.CCCCLX (1172 x 1177)
Confirms to Durham Cathedral Priory the chapel of Earlston as a daughter of the
mother church of Edrom
ND, no.CCCCLXI (1172 x 1177)
Confirms to Durham Cathedral Priory the church of Earlston
ND, no.CCCCLVII (28 Mar.1165 x 8 Dec.1166)
Confirms the gift by Earl Cospatric to Durham Cathedral Priory of the touns of
Nesbit and Edrom and the church of Edrom
Holy. Lib., no.13 (28 Mar.1165 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey all the churches in the diocese of St Andrews which
Kings David [I] and Malcolm [IV] and Bishops Robert and Arnald or other of Christ’s
faithful gave
Holy. Lib., no.16 (2 Apr. 1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
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Confirms to Holyrood Abbey the church of Kinneil
Holy Lib., no.32 (2 Apr. 1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey the church of Bolton
BL Harley Ch. 111.B.14; [printed: Holy Lib. Cartae 4, App.II; Stevenson, Illustrations,
No.VI] (1166/7)
In full chapter with the advice and assent of his clergy, confirms to Holyrood Abbey the
church of Eiglesbrec which is called Falkirk
ND, no.CCCCLIII (28 Mar.1165 x 1177)
Grants to Kelso Abbey the church of St Laurence of Berwick [on Tweed]
Kel. Lib., ii, no.420 (1171 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Confirms the church of Gordon with its whole parish to Kelso Abbey
Kel. Lib., ii, no. 453 (1172 x 8 Apr.1178)
Confirms the church of East Calder to Kelso Abbey
NLS, Chr.670 [printed: N.B.Chrs., no.4] (28 Mar.1165 x 2 Apr.1172)
Confirms to North Berwick Nunnery the lands of Gillecameston, Mathriche and
Athernin granted by Earls Duncan [of Fife] senior and junior, as the latter’s charter
attests
Pais. Reg., 116 (28 Mar.1165 x 1172)
At the presentation of Walter son of Alan, confirms to Paisley Priory the churches of
Innerwick and Legerwood
Pais. Reg., 117 (28 Mar.1165 x 2 Apr.1172)
Confirms to Paisley Priory the church of Innerwick
St A. Lib., 12 [only parts] (28 Mar.1165 x 1169)
Confirms [Wester] Bogie to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 132-133 (28 Mar.1165 x 8 Dec.1166)
Confirms the parish church of Kilrymont with Kindargog, chapels, a toft and houses to
St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 133 (28 Mar.1165 x 23 Sept.1168)
Grants the oblations of the Whitsun processions throughout the diocese to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 134 (28 Mar.1165 x 1178, prob.13 May)
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Grants a toft beside the sea in the burgh of St Andrews with houses on it which
belonged to his sister Avicia to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 134 (bis) (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Grants the land of both Stravithies [in Dunino, Fife ?] to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
BL Cotton Ch. XVIII.32 [Register copy printed in St A. Lib., p.135] (1172 x 1178)
Confirms the church of Haddington with the land of Clerkington to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 135-136 (28 Mar.1165 x 8 Dec.1166)
Confirms the church of Markinch to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 136 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Grants the church of Lathrisk to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 137 (28 Mar.1165 x 2 Apr. 1172)
Grants the church of Cupar [Fife], saving the bishop’s revenues in kind, to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 137-138 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Confirms the church of Kennoway to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 138 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Grants the church of Ecclesgrieg/St Cyrus with land and the chapel of St Rule to St
Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 138-139 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Grants the church of Inchture and the chapel of Kinnaird to St Andrews Cathedral
Priory
St A. Lib., 139 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Grants a full toft in the burgh of St Andrews to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 140; A. B. Coll., iii, pp3-4 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Grants Helin, namely the land of Sluthagh, in exchange for Portmoak and Ernoch to St
Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 140–141 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
Grants Denork [in Cameron, Fife], Garried, Neuethin and Endoreth to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 141 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob. 13 May)
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Grants land for the building and maintenance of new work at St Andrews Cathedral
Priory
St A. Lib., 141-144 (28 Mar.1165 x 8 Dec.1166)
General confirmation of the possessions of St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A.Lib., 175 (28 Mar.1165 x 1169)
Confirms the abbey of Loch Leven to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
NAS RH6/7; Nat. MSS. Scot., i, no.xxxiv [facsimile, text and translation]; parts cited in
St. A. Lib., 12-13 (28 Mar.1165 x 1169)
Confirms the Abbey of Lochleven with its dependencies to St Andrews Cathedral
Priory
St A. Lib., 179-180 (28 Mar.1165 x 2 Apr.1172)
Grants all the land beside St Andrews which Malsnacht held from the bishop to St
Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 338 (28 Mar.1165 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Addresses his provosts and burgesses of St Andrews to promote the building of the new
church of St Andrews
NLS, MS Adv 15.1.18, no.22 [printed: Maidment, Analecta, i, 232] (28 Mar.1165 x
1169)
Confirms to St. Andrews Cathedral Priory the chapel of Inchture
Scone Liber, no.40 (28 Mar.1165 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Quitclaims to Scone Abbey the church and land of Logie-Dundee
Scone Liber, no.47 (28 Mar.1165 x 2 Apr.1172)
Grants to Scone Abbey the teind of all the fishery of Scone
Scone Liber, no.48 (1172 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Confirms to Scone Abbey the churches in the diocese of St Andrews given by Kings
Alexander [I], Malcolm [IV] and William [I] by the advice of Bishops Robert and
Arnald
Kel. Lib., i, no.97 (1175 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Confirms the agreement between the abbot and monks of Kelso and Hervey the marshal
over the church of Keith-Marischal
Melr. Lib., i, no.51 [cf. ii, no.443] (2 Apr.1172 x 1177)
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Confirms the agreement between Melrose Abbey and the church of Dunbar over
the teinds of the two granges of Edmundestune and Hertesheued
Durham D and C Muniments, Cartuarium Vetus, fos.106v. – 197r. (1167 x 1178, prob.13
May) (prob.1167 x 1170)
Announces to his diocese that, at Stirling in the presence of King William [I] and the
bishop, the dispute between the churches of Durham and Crowland over the toun and
church of Edrom had been settled in favour of Durham
ND, no.CCCCLIX [with Abbots Ailred of Rievaulx and William of Melrose] (28
Mar.1165 x 12 Jan.1167)
As papal judges delegate, settle at Berwick [on Tweed] the dispute between Durham
Cathedral Priory and Kelso Abbey over the chapel of Earlston
Kel. Lib., ii, no.448 [with Jocelin of Glasgow] (1177/8)
As papal judges delegate, give judgment in the dispute between the abbot and monks of
Kelso and Lambert over land in Berwick [on Tweed] which was Dodinus’s
ND, no.CCCCLVIII (28 Mar.1165 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Writes to Prior G[erman] and the convent of Durham. He wished no prejudice to their
church on the occasion of the second dedication of the church of Edrom; the prior of
Coldingham made no protest
Barrow, Kinninmonths, no.1 (2 Apr.1172 x 1178, prob.13 May)
Grants to Odo his steward Auchtermoonzie [Moonzie] and Lordscairnie in feu and
heritage
Barrow, Kinninmonths, no.3 (28 Mar.1165 x 1178, prob.13 May) [prob.1172 x 1178
(Barrow)]
Confirms to Odo his steward in feu and heritage Kinkell, Pethsprochyn and Petkeynun
[Peekie ?] to be held of the Celide of St Andrews
Hugh 1178 – 1188
Arb. Lib., i, no.145 (1178 x 30 Dec.1184)
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in his diocese
Camb. Reg., no.191 (1178 x 16 Jan.1188)
Grants to Cambuskenneth Abbey all his land of Malar
Dunf. Reg., no.98 (1178 x 16 Jan.1188)
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Confirms the churches belonging to Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.99 (1178 x 16 Jan.1188)
Confirms the churches of Carnbee and Wester Kinghorn in proprios usus to
Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.100 (1178 x 16 Jan.1188)
Confirms the churches of Melville, granted by Geoffrey de Melville, and of Calder
Comitis [West Calder], granted by Earl Duncan [of Fife] to Dunfermline Abbey
Kel. Lib., i, no.84 (1178 x 16 Jan.1188)
Confirms the churches belonging to Kelso Abbey in the diocese of St Andrews in
proprios usus
Kel. Lib., ii, no.438 (1178 x 16 Jan.1188)
Confirms the liberty which Kelso Abbey had in the time of Bishops Robert, Arnald
and Richard
St A. Lib., 44-45 (1178 x 16 Jan.1188)
Grants half merk of silver in the mill on the land of the church of Dairsie to St Andrews
Cathedral priory
St A. Lib., 144-147 (1178 x 30 Dec.1184)
General confirmation of grants by prelates and laymen to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 147-149 (1178 x 30 Dec.1184)
General confirmation of royal grants to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib. 289-290 (1179 x 16 Jan.1188)
Confirms the church of Leuchars to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
Scone Liber, no.41 (1178 x 30 Dec.1184)
Confirms to Scone Abbey the church and land of Logie-Dundee
Scone Liber, no.49 (1178 x 16 Jan.1188)
Confirms to Scone Abbey the two parks of land which Bishop Richard gave in the
burgh of St Andrews and adds two more to make a full toft
Scone Liber, no.50 (1178 x 30 Dec.1184)
Confirms to R[obert] abbot of Scone and the canons the churches which Kings
Alexander [I], David [I], Malcolm [IV] and William [I] granted in the diocese of St
Andrews by the institution of Bishops Robert, Arnald and Richard
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St A. Lib., 353 (14 Oct.1182 x 16 Jan.1188)
Agreement with Duncan earl of Fife: the bishop grants the earl and his successors the
mill pond and the place beside the mill within the bishop’s feu of Dairsie; the earls are
to pay half a merk of silver annually and the teinds of the mill to the bishops
Roger elect 1189 – 1198; bishop 1198 – 1202
As elect:
St A. Lib., 45 (13 Apr.1189 x 15 Feb.1198)
Grants Duff Coupar in exchange for the land of Dairsie to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 149-152 (13 Apr.1189 x 15 Feb.1198)
General confirmation of the possessions of St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 153 (13 Apr.1189 x 15 Feb.1198)
Confirms the church of Haddington in proprios usus to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
NLS, Chr.7712 (13 Apr.1189 x 15 Feb.1198)
At the presentation of James of Perth, grants the church of Rossie to his clerk Geoffrey
of Perth
ND, no.CCCCLXII; Dipl. Scot., no.4 (2 Feb. 1193/4)
Announces to the clergy of St Andrews diocese that, at Edinburgh in the presence of
King William [I] and Earl David, the dispute between the cathedral priories of St
Andrews and Durham over the liberties of the churches which the monks of Durham
have in Lothian has been settled
C.A.Chrs, i, no.IV (1195/6 x 15 Feb. 1198)
With the assent and advice of his clergy and the consent of his chapter, confirms the
agreement between Coupar Angus Abbey and the church of Errol
Barrow, Kinninmonths, no.5 (13 Apr.1189 x 1195/6)
Confirms to Odo the steward Auchtermoonzie [Moonzie] and Lordscairnie in feu and
heritage as in Bishop Richard’s charter
Univ. St A. Archives, B65/22, no.2 (13 Apr.1189 x 15 Feb.1198)
Confirms to his burgesses and their heirs a market on the land of Lambin as in the time
of Bishops Richard and Hugh; they may move the cross there
Layettes du Tresor des Chartes, i, no.435 (1195-1196, prob. Jan.1196)
Announces that his brother, Robert earl of Leicester, has made peace with King Philip
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II of France and ceded to him the castle of Pacy.
As bishop:
Arb. Lib., i, no.146 (15 Feb.1198 x 6 June 1199)
Confirms the church of St Vigeans [Arbroath] in proprios usus to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.147 (15 Feb.1198 x 17 Mar.1199)
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in proprios usus
Camb. Reg., no.59 (1 July 1200)
Confirms to Cambuskenneth Abbey the church of Kirkton/St Ninians
C.A.Chrs., i, no.V (15 Feb.1198 x 1198/9)
With the assent and advice of his clergy and the consent of his chapter, confirms the
agreement between Coupar Angus Abbey and the church of Errol
ND, no.CCCCLXVI [endorsement and witnesses only] [Register copy: Durham D and C,
Cartuarium Vetus, fos.107v.-108r., omitting witnesses] (17 Mar.1199 x 17 June 1200)
Confirms the agreement made between him and Prior Bertram and the monks of
Durham
ND, no.CCCCLXVII (6 June 1199)
Confirms to Prior B[ertram] and the monks of Durham those churches which they
had in proprios usus in the diocese of St Andrews before he was promoted to the see
ND, no.CCCCLXIX (17 Mar.1199 x 17 June 1200)
Confirms to the monks of Durham that all the churches with chapels which they have in
the diocese of St Andrews: Coldingham, Berwick [on Tweed], Ednam, Edrom,
Lamberton, Fishwick, Oldcambus and Earlston may be converted, at a vacancy, in usus
proprios for the maintenance of the poor and guests
ND, no.CCCCLXX [some witnesses only] (1198/9 x Aug.1199)
Addresses the clergy of St Andrews diocese announcing that he has confirmed to prior
Bertram and the monks of Durham that their churches in the diocese may be converted,
at a vacancy, in usus proprios
Kel Lib., i, no.83 (15 Feb.1198 x 7 July 1202)
Confirms the churches belonging to Kelso Abbey in the diocese of St Andrews in
proprios usus
Kel. Lib., ii, no.425 (15 Feb. 1198 x 7 July 1202
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Confirms the churches belonging to Kelso Abbey in the diocese of St Andrews
Kel. Lib., ii, no.431 (15 Feb.1198 x 6 June 1199)
Confirms the liberty which the monks of Kelso had in the time of Bishops Robert,
Arnald, Richard and Hugh
Lind. Cart., no.CVII (25 Mar. x 7 July1202)
At the request of Earl David, confirms the church of Lindores and its parsonage as the
seat of Lindores Abbey
St A. Lib., 153-154 (17 June 1200)
Confirms the church of Forgan in proprios usus to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 154 (15 Feb. 1198 x 6 June 1199)
Confirms the church of Portmoak in proprios usus to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
Scone Liber, no.51 (15 Feb. 1198 x 7 July 1202)
Confirms the gift of David de Lyn to St Kentigern’s church at Borthwick of one acre of
land and one perch
Yester Writs, no.7 (15 Feb.1198 x 6 June 1199)
Confirms the grant by David de Line to Borthwick church of one acre of land
ND, no.CCCCLXXI (17 Mar.1199 x 7 July 1202)
Orders Mr. Ranulf [de Wat] the archdeacon to read in common chapter the bishop’s
charters to the prior and monks of Durham
ND, no.CCCCLXXII (15 Feb.1198 x 7 July 1202)
At the presentation of Prior B[ertram] and the convent of Durham, grants the church of
Edrom to Mr Alan de Richmond
BL Lat. Add. Ch. 76699 (HMC 13th. Report, App. Part 2: MSS of the duke of Portland, ii,
1 [inaccurate calendar]) (1199 [x 6 June] x 7 July 1202)
Grants to William son of Adam of Neuihn the church of Lour (Meathie Lour) on the
presentation of Adam
Arb. Lib., i, no.148 (1198/9)
Agreement with Henry abbot of Arbroath: the bishop quitclaims the cain and conveth
from the churches of Arbroath Abbey; the convent of Arbroath grants the church of
Benholm to the bishop and his successors
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Kel. Lib., ii, no.324 [with William abbot of Holyrood and Mr. Robert of St Andrews] (15
Feb.1198 x 7 July 1202)
As papal judges delegate, give judgment in the dispute between the abbot and monks
of Kelso and Ralph dean of Dumfries and his nephew Martin
NAS, RH6/16 (25 Mar. x 7 July 1202)
Agreement with Duncan earl of Fife regarding the patronage of the churches of
Kilconquhar and Kilmany and the lands of Kilconquhar and Scoonie, which the bishop
quitclaimed to the earl in return for specified services to the church of St Andrews and
the bishops of St Andrews
Univ. St Andrews Archives, B65/22, no.2a (15 Feb.1198 x 6 June 1199)
Confirms to the burgesses of St Andrews all the liberties which they enjoyed in Bishop
Richard’s time; he also grants a free gild of merchants
Barrow, Kinninmonths, no.10 (15 Feb.1198 x 6 June1199)
Confirms to Adam son of Odo the steward Auchtermoonzie [Moonzie] and Cairnie as
in Bishop Richard’s charter
William Malveisin 1202 –1238
Arb. Lib., i, no.150 [Ash, no.55] (20 Sept.1202 x 18 Aug.1204)
Confirms the church of St Vigeans [Arbroath] in proprios usus to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.151 [Ash, no.69] (1225 x 1231)
Confirms the church of Ethie in proprios usus to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.153 [Ash, no.56] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Glamis in proprios usus to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.154 [Ash, no.57] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Inverkeilor in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.155 [Ash, no.58] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Inverlunan in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.156 [Ash, no.59] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Barry in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.157 [Ash, no.60] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Dunbog in proprios usus to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.158 [Ash, no.61] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
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Confirms the church of Newtyle in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.159 [Ash, no.62] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Abirlot to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.160 [Ash, no.63] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Nigg in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.161 [Ash, no.64] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Monifieth to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.162 [Ash, no.65] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Mains [now in Dundee] in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.163 [Ash, no.66] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Murroes in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.164 [Ash, no.67] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Confirms the church of Kirriemuir in usus proprios to Arbroath Abbey
Arb. Lib., i, no.165 (inspeximus of this in no.166) [Ash, no.54] (21 May 1203 x 1209)
Confirms the churches belonging to Arbroath Abbey in usus proprios
Balm. Lib., no.11 [not in Ash] (1227/8)
Grant (subject missing) to Balmerino Abbey
Camb. Reg., no.46 [Ash, no.28] (15 Feb.1215 x 1221)
Grants to Cambuskenneth Abbey a hundred shillings annually in the church of
Blairgowrie
Innes Review, xxvii, 56-57 [not in Ash] (1220 x 8 May 1221)
Confirms the grant by King Alexander [II] of the church of Airlie to Coupar Angus
Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.27 [Ash, no.33] (prob.1221, 15 Apr.x)
Confirms the church of Gullane in proprios usus to Dryburgh Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.30 [Ash, no.34] (15 Apr.1221 x 9 July 1238)
Confirms the church of Gullane and the concessions made by William de Vaux to
Dryburgh Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.88 [Ash, no.36] (prob.9 July 1221 x 1236, [x 21 May])
Confirms the half portion which Andrew de Moravia held in the parish church of
Lauder in usus proprios to Dryburgh Abbey
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Dryb. Lib., no.151 [in Ash under William Fraser] (18 Sept.1202 x 29 Apr.1229)
Confirms the teinds of the mill of Nenthorn to Dryburgh Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.237 [Ash, no.17] (1209 x 22 July 1211)
Takes Dryburgh Abbey into his protection and that of St Andrew, and confirms its
possessions
Dunf. Reg., no.101 [Ash, no.3] (18 Sept.1202 x 18 Aug.1204)
Confirms the church of Carnbee in proprios usus to Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.102 [Ash, no.26] (8 Dec.1211 x 1225)
Grants the garbal teinds of the church of Inverkeithing to Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.103 [Ash, no.49] (1209 x 21 May 1236)
Confirms the church of Hailes [Colinton] in proprios usus to Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.107 [Ash, no.51] (30 Jan.1235)
Confirms the teinds of corn of the church of Kinglassie to Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.110 [Ash, no.5] (18 Sept. 1202 x 18 Aug.1204)
Confirms the churches belonging to Dunfermline Abbey
NAS, GD90/1/16 [printed Holy. Lib., no.47] [Ash, no.44] (1214 x 1231)
With the consent of his chapter and archdeacons, grants to Holyrood Abbey half of the
teinds of corn belonging to the church of Kinghorn
Lind. Cart., no.CVIII [Ash, no.6] (18 Sept. 1202 x 1209)
Confirms the church of Lindores and its parsonage to Lindores Abbey
NAS RH6/23 [Ash, no.40] (1209 x 8 Oct.1235 [prob. c1220 x])
Confirms the church of Holy Trinity, Auchtermoonzie [Moonzie], to Loch Leven
Priory
St A. Lib., 366; A.B. Coll., 619-620; Macpherson, Monymusk, 116-117 [partial
translation] [Ash, no.50] (18 Sept.1202 x 4 Dec.1214)
With the consent of his chapter confirms the church of Keig to the canons of
Monymusk
St A. Lib., 368-369; A.B. Coll., 176-177; Fraser, Frasers of Philorth, ii, 14-15
[translation]; Macpherson, Monymusk, 115-116 [partial translation] [Ash, no.22] (18
Sept.1202 x 7 July 1238)
Announces that anyone who has made his profession is not to be entertained by
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anyone without leave of the prior and Céli Dé of Monymusk
NAS GD40/1/14 (Register copy printed Newb. Reg., no.128) [Ash, no.38] (18 Sept.1202
x 9 July 1238)
Confirms the agreement between the monasteries of Newbattle and Holyrood over the
teinds of Preston, and the agreement between Newbattle Abbey and St Andrews
Cathedral Priory over the teinds of Bereford, Cresswell and Prora
N.B.Chrs, no.8 [Ash, no.16] (1204 x 4 Dec.1214, prob. c.1213)
Confirms to North Berwick Nunnery the church of Largo granted by Earl Duncan and
Earl Malcolm of Fife
Pais.Reg., 117-118 [not in Ash] (1209 x 3 May 1220)
Confirms to Paisley Priory the churches of Innerwick and Legerwood
St A. Lib., 106-107 [Ash, no.4] = 154-155 [Ash, no.2] (18 Sept.1202 x 1204)
Confirms the grant of the church of Naughton by Alan de Lascelles to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 155-156 [Ash, no.1] (20 Sept.1202 x 18 Aug.1204)
Confirms the churches of Kilrymont and Linlithgow in usus proprios to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 156-157 [Ash, no.41] (1209 x 8 Oct.1235 [prob. c.1220 x])
Confirms the church of Lathrisk with the chapel of Kettel to St Andrews Cathedral
Priory
St A. Lib., 157 [Ash, no.42] (1209 x 8 Oct.1235 [prob. c.1220 x])
Confirms the church of Fowlis-Easter to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 160; Panm. Reg., ii, 143-144 [Ash, no.20] (1211 x 9 July 1238)
Grants 20 merks annually in the church of Scoonie for the fabric of the church of St
Andrews
St A. Lib., 160-161 [Ash, no.43] (1209 x 8 Oct.1235)
Confirms Bishop Richard’s grant of the oblations of the Whitsun processions of the
whole diocese to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St. A. Lib., 170 (in) [not in Ash] (1209 x 8 Oct.1235)
Confirms the church of Fowlis-Easter to St. Andrews Cathedral Priory
Scone Liber, no.52 [Ash, no.9] (18 Sept.1202 x 9 July1238)
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Grants Kincarrathie on the bank of the Tay in the parish of Scone to Scone Abbey
Scone Liber, no.53 [Ash, no.7] (21 May 1203 x 1209) {Malveisin on basis of
diplomatic}
Confirms the churches belonging to Scone Abbey in the diocese of St Andrews
in usus proprios
Scone Liber, no.54 [Ash, no.8] (21 May 1203 x 1209)
Confirms the churches belonging to Scone Abbey in the diocese of St Andrews in usus
proprios
Scone Liber, no.117 [Ash, no.39] (1222 x 9 July 1238)
Confirms the churches belonging to Scone Abbey in the diocese of St Andrews in usus
proprios
Midl. Chrs., no.18 [Ash, no.30] (22 July 1211 x 20 Jan.1226)
Grants to Soutra the church of St. Giles of Ormiston to maintain the brethren and the
poor
Midl. Chrs., no.20 [Ash, no.29] (Jan.1218 x 21 June 1219)
Grants to Soutra the church of St. Martin of Strathmartin for the maintenance of the
brethren and the poor
Yester Writs, no.9 [Ash, no.27] (4 Dec.1214 x 8 Oct.1235 [prob. c.1220 x])
Frees the church of Kettins, which he gave to the hospital of the bridge of Berwick [on
Tweed], from the burden of procuration
NLS MS Adv.15.1.18, no.14 [Ash, no.18] (1209 x 15 Oct.1221)
At the instance of his chapter, grants Laurence [de Thornton] archdeacon [of St
Andrews] and his successors the church of Tarvit
NAS RH6/22 [Ash, no.10] (18 Sept.1202 x 22 July1211)
At the request of Prior Thomas and the convent of St Andrews, confirms Reginald the
chaplain in the chapels of Binny and Tartraven pertaining to Linlithgow
St A. Lib., 107 [Ash, no.21] (1209 x 9 July 1238)
Announces the institution of Richard de Thouni as parson of Forgan, Fife
Dryb. Lib., no.86; Collections… Kilwinning, no.4 in AHCAG, i [Ash, no.35] (9 July
1221 x 9 Sept.1238)
Confirms the judgment of the papal judges delegate in the dispute between the abbeys
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of Dryburgh and Kilwinning and Alan son of Roland constable of Scotland over
patronage of the church of Lauder and certain teinds
Dunf. Reg., no.108 [Ash, no.52] (27 Dec.1237)
Because of discord between Dunfermline Abbey and the vicars of Perth, makes
financial arrangements for the vicars
Dunf. Reg., no.114 [Ash, no.31] (22 July 1211 x 1231)
As a result of a dispute between Richard vicar of Musselburgh and Dunfermline Abbey
makes financial arrangements for the vicar
St A. Lib., 158; Panm. Reg., ii, 141-142 [Ash, no.48] (1231 x 9 July 1238)
Makes arrangements for the vicars of Haddington
BL Cotton Chr. xviii.37 [printed: Stevenson, Illustrations, no.xvii] [Ash, no.47] (1214
x 9 July 1238 [prob.1220’s/30’s])
Addresses R[adulf Niger] dean of Liston, Mr R[ichard] de Doure parson of
Tyningham and J[ohn] de Pencaitland. He orders them to be at Haddington to tax the
vicarage
St A. Lib., 159; Panm. Reg., ii, 142-143 [Ash, no.46] (1231 x 9 July 1238)
Makes arrangements for the vicars of Linlithgow
St A. Lib., 402 [Ash, no.45] (1214 x 9 July 1238)
Addresses R[alph] dean of Lothian and Mr. A[lexander] de St Martin: they are to tax
the vicarage of Linlithgow at thirty merks as was pronounced in the bishop’s presence
ND, no.CCCCLXXIII; Dipl.Scot., no.6 [Ash, no.12] (17 Aug.1204)
Settlement of a dispute between the bishop and the churches of Durham and
Coldingham over payments from the churches belonging to Durham Cathedral
Priory in the diocese of St Andrews
ND, no.CCCCLXXIV [Ash, no.14] (17 Aug.1204 x June1208)
Addresses P[atrick] abbot of Dunfermline, H[enry] abbot of Arbroath, Guy abbot of
Lindores, T[homas] prior of St Andrews, R[anulf de Wat] and J[ohn of Leicester]
archdeacons of St Andrews [and Lothian] and announces that peace has been made
between him and the prior and convent of Durham
ND, no.CCCCLXXVI [Ash, no.15] (17 Aug.1204)
As ND, no.CCCCLXXIII but with more witnesses and five seals (not two)
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ND, no.CCCCLXXVII [Ash, no.13] (1204 [ presumably 17 Aug.])
Cyrograph recording the agreement between the bishop and the prior and convent of
Durham and the prior of Coldingham
Arb. Lib., i, no.167 [Ash no.53] (18 Sept. 1202 x 18 Aug.1204)
Agreement with Henry abbot of Arbroath concerning presentation of vicars and
procurations during the visitation of churches
Arb. Lib., i, no.169 [Ash, no.68] (1219 x 1231)
Agreement with Abbot Ralph and the convent of Arbroath: the bishop quitclaims
specified lands to the abbey; the abbot and convent agree to pay the bishop and his
successors ten merks annually
C.A. Chrs., i, no.XXI [Ash, no.24] (1212/13)
Agreement with A[lexander] abbot of Coupar Angus and the convent over the abthain
of Airlie
Glas. Reg., i, no.127 [Ash, no.37] [with William del Bois archdeacon of Lothian and
chancellor of the king and Mr. Laurence archdeacon of St Andrews] (21 May 1223)
Judgment as papal judges delegate in the dispute between Walter [of St Albans] bishop
of Glasgow and Jordan de Kurrok’ over the land of Stobo and other things
NLS MS Adv.15.1.18, no.20 [printed: Barrow, Kinninmonths, no.12] [Ash, no.19] (1209
x 9 July1238 [prob. mid-1220’s x])
At the request of Adam of Kinninmonth, confirms to William son of Lambin
Balrymont which Adam held for life from the prior and convent of St Andrews
David de Bernham 1239 – 1253
Arb. Lib., i, no.172 [Ash, no.12] (22 Jan.1240 x 5 Aug.1245)
Confirms Bishop William Malveisin’s confirmation of the churches belonging to
Arbroath Abbey
Camb. Reg., no.117 [Ash, no.38] (6 Aug.1251)
Announces that Cambuskenneth Abbey is not bound to him except for one procuration
for the church of Kirkton/St Ninians and its chapels Dunipace and Larbert
Dunf. Reg. No.117 [Ash, no.4] (8 Nov.1240)
Confirms the church of Kirkcaldy in proprios usus to Dunfermline Abbey
Dunf. Reg., no.119 [Ash, no.11] (21 Dec.1240)
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Confirms the churches of Woomet and Parva [Wester] Kinghorn in proprios usus to
Dunfermline Abbey
Finchale, no.183 [Ash, no.20] (26 June 1242)
Grants an indulgence of twenty days to those who contribute to the rebuilding of
Finchale Priory
Holy. Lib., no.76 [Ash, no.10] (20 Dec.1240)
Confirms to Holyrood Abbey all its churches and possessions in the diocese of St
Andrews
HMC xiv, Part 3, 185, no.20 [part calendar; part text] [Ash, no.22] (23 Aug.1242)
With the consent of his chapter, confirms to Jedburgh Abbey the church of Restenneth
with the chapel of Forfar
Kel. Lib., ii, no.421 [Ash, no.39] (22 Jan.1240 x 26 Apr.1253)
Grants that Kelso Abbey’s church of Horndean in usus proprios may be served not by
a vicar but by an honest chaplain
Kel. Lib., ii, no.424 (in) [not in Ash] (8 Sept.1251)
Grants that the churches of Horndean and Simprin shall be served, not by vicars, but by
two honest chaplains
Kel. Lib., ii, no.430 (in) [Ash, no.13] (22 Jan.1240 x 29 Mar.1240)
Confirms the church of East Calder to Kelso Abbey and makes financial arrangements
for a vicar
Kel. Lib., ii, no.432 = no.277 [Ash, no.40] (8 Sept.1251)
Arranges for the church of Simprin, belonging to Kelso Abbey, to be served, not by a
vicar, but by a chaplain
Kel. Lib., ii, no.455 [Ash, no.42] (22 Jan.1240 x 26 Apr.1253)
Grants that the chapel of Wedderlea, which the bishop gave at proprios usus to Kelso
Abbey, should not be served by a vicar, but by a chaplain
Camb. Reg., no.110 [Ash, no.21] (7 July 1242)
Confirms to the church of Kirkton/St Ninians the land which lies next to that church
Lind. Cart., no.CIX [Ash, no.41] (22 Jan.1240 x 26 Apr.1253)
Confirms the church of Lindores and its parsonage to Lindores Abbey
Melr. Lib., i, no.179 [Ash, no.26] (17 May 1246 x 26 Apr. 1253)
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Confirms the grant by his brother, Robert de Bernham, of a net in Berwickstream
to Melrose Abbey
St A. Lib., 366; A.B.Ill., i, 620; Macpherson, Monymusk, p.125 [translated extract] [Ash,
no.43] (22 Jan.1240 x 26 Apr.1253)
Grants two acres of his land of Keig to the canons of Monymusk
St A. Lib., 369; A.B. Coll., 177; Macpherson, Monymusk, p.126 [translated extract]
[Ash, no.34] (22 Jan.1240 x 19 May 1245 [Syllabus])
Grants Dolbethoc for the maintenance of the poor and pilgrims gathering there to the
prior and canons of Monymusk
Pais. Reg., 119 [Ash, no.29] (28 Nov.1247)
Confirms to Paisley Abbey the churches of Innerwick and Legerwood
St A. Lib., 161-162 [not in Ash] (22 Jan.1240 x 29 Mar.1240)
Confirms the church of Longforgan in proprios usus to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 163-164 [Ash, no.6] (10 Nov.1240)
Confirms the church of Rossie in usus proprios to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 164-165 [Ash, no.23] (1 Jan.1244)
Confirms all the garbal teinds which the canons of St Andrews have in the parish
church of Leuchars
St A. Lib., 165 [Ash, no.25] (13 Nov.1244)
Confirms the church of Kennoway to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 166 [Ash, no.8] (20 Dec.1240)
Confirms the churches of Markinch, Cupar and St Cyrus in usus proprios to St
Andrews Cathedral Priory
BL Cotton Ch.XVIII.27 [Register copy printed in St A. Lib., pp.167-168] [Ash, no.9]
(20 Dec.1240)
Confirms the churches of Haddington and Linlithgow in usus proprios to St Andrews
Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 168 [Ash, no.17] (4 Nov.1241)
Confirms the fruits of the church of Scoonie to the fabric of the church of St Andrews
St A. Lib., 169 [Ash, no.27] (July 1246)
Confirms the church of Linlithgow with the chapels of Binny and Tartraven to St
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Andrews Cathedral Priory
St A. Lib., 170-171 [Ash, no.14] (22 Jan.1240 x 29 Mar.1240)
Inspeximus of a charter of Bishop William Malveisin confirming the church of
Fowlis-Easter to St Andrews Cathedral Priory
NAS RH6/36A [Ash, no.24] (22 Jan.1240 x 26 Apr.1253 [perhaps 2 Jan.1251 x ])
Grants Kilmagadwood to Scotlandwell Hospital
NAS RH6/48 [Ash, no.35] (2 Jan.1251)
Grants the hospital of Scotlandwell to the Trinitarian friars
Midl. Chrs., no.30 [Ash, no.16] (22 Jan.1240 x 29 Mar.1240)
Confirms to the master and brothers of Soutra the grant by John de Meythkil, knight,
of the patronage of the church of Wemyss
Arb. Lib., i, no.[236] [Ash, no.33] (1249/50)
Following a dispute between the abbot and convent of Arbroath and the vicars of their
churches in the diocese of St Andrews, decrees the value of vicarages and
procurations (detailed list)
Arb. Lib., i, no.[276] [Ash, no.32] (22 Jan.1240 x 1249/50)
Makes arrangements for the parishioners of Clova who are too far from the mother
church of Glamis, which belongs to Arbroath Abbey
Dryb. Lib., no.38 (recited in no.39) [Ash, no.19] (22 Apr.1242)
Makes arrangements for vicars in the churches held in proprios usus in the diocese of
St Andrews by Dryburgh Abbey
ND, no.CCCCLXXVIII [Ash, no.2] (22 Jan.1240 x 26 Apr.1253)
Announces that he has dedicated the chapel of St Nicholas in Berwick [on Tweed]
belonging to the church of the Holy Trinity of Berwick, which the monks of
Durham obtained in proprios usus
ND, no.CCCCLXXIX [Ash, no.3] (18 Oct.1240)
Announces that he was charitably received in the house of Coldingham. This is not to
be used to prejudice the agreement between Bishop William [Malveisin] and the prior
and convent of Coldingham
ND, no.CCCCLXXX [Ash, no.18] (22 Jan.1240 x 1244)
Announces that, on coming to the church of the Holy Trinity of Berwick [on Tweed] to
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reconcile it after violence with effusion of blood, he was charitably entertained by
Prior A[nketin] at Coldingham; this is not to prejudice the agreement made between
Bishop William [Malveisin] and the prior and convent of Coldingham
Holy. Lib., no.75 [Ash, no.37] (29 Mar.1251)
Decrees the arrangements for the taxation of vicarages in the churches belonging to
Holyrood Abbey in the diocese of St Andrews
NAS CH2/68/19, no.2, no.i [Ash, no.30 and App.vii, no.4{text}] (28 Apr.1248)
Confirms the agreement made between Gilbert his clerk and Jedburgh Abbey and
the church of Dalmeny as in the cyrograph between them
Kel. Lib., ii, no.419 [Ash, no.7] (30 Nov.1240)
Makes financial arrangements for vicars in the church of Langton
Kel. Lib., ii, no.437 [Ash, no.28] (26 June 1247)
Addresses all archdeacons, officials, deans, parsons, vicars and chaplains: letters of
James, penitentiary of the pope, allow the abbot and monks of Kelso to excommunicate
notorious thieves, invaders of their possessions and wrongdoers against their church
St A. Lib., 306 [Ash, no.15] (22 Jan.1240 x 29 Mar.1240)
At the presentation of the prior and canons of St Andrews, grants John de Cellario, his
clerk, the church of St Mary of Dairsie
Lind. Cart., no.LXIII [Ash, no.31] (2 June 1248)
Judgement in the dispute between Lindores Abbey and Henry de Dunmore, knight
St A. Lib., 162-163 [Ash, no.5] (22 Jan.1240, x 29 Mar.1240)
Judgment in a dispute between the prior and convent of St Andrews and John, son and
heir of Duncan of Inchfirith, over the land of Rossie and the patronage of the church of
Rossie
Univ. St Andrews Archives, B65/22, no.3 [Ash, no.1] (22 Jan.1240 x 26 Apr.1253)
Confirms to the burgesses of St Andrews all the liberties enjoyed in the time of Bishop
Roger as contained in his charter
NLS MS Adv. 15.1.18, no.16 [printed: Patrick, Statutes, pp.211-212; SES, ii, pp.241-
242] [Ash, no.36] [with Albin bishop of Brechin] (8 July 1249 x 26 Apr.1253)
Inspeximus of a petition of seven bishops to King Alexander [III]
Patrick, Statutes, 211-212; SES, ii, 241-242 [Shead, App., no.24] [with five other
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bishops] (8 July 1249 x 26 Apr.1253)
They petition King Alexander [III] to uphold the rights and liberties of the Scottish
Church