Monthly Archives: August 2013

This week – 30 August 1303

From Inverkip, Aymer de Valence, captain of the army and lieutenant of the king south of the Forth, and Robert fitz Pagan, wrote to the constable and marshal of the army, and keeper of the wardrobe. They certify that Sir John … Continue reading

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August 2013 – The execution of William Wallace

The Execution of William Wallace: Saint Bartholomew’s Eve, Monday 23 August 1305  John Reuben Davies, Research Associate   William Wallace died on Monday 23 August 1305 at the Elms, an area of Smithfield in the City of London. The manner … Continue reading

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This week – 20 August 1299

Robert Hastang, sheriff of Roxburgh, sends a report to Edward I on the Scots’ activities in the area. He reports the inroad by the Scots under Ingram de Umfraville and William Balliol on Selkirk forest, which was held by Simon … Continue reading

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This week – 17 August 1294

Edward I, overlord of Scotland, issued a writ addressed to John Balliol, king of Scots. He says that he postponed the muster which was to have been at London on 1 September and now orders John to send men to … Continue reading

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This week – 8 August 1299

Edward I wrote to the guardian of the monastery of Kelso noting the request by ‘Friar’ Thomas of Durham, their fellow monk, that as their church is destitute through the continued and voluntary absence of ‘friar’ Richard, late abbot, a … Continue reading

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This week – 1 August 1298

On this date, Walter of ‘Bedewynde’ was granted royal letters of presentation to the church of Kilpatrick on the Clyde (DNB). See the document in the database here.

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