Following his election as king of Scots during the proceedings known as the Great Cause, John Balliol gave fealty to King Edward I.
Edward I writes to his men in Annandale noting that he has assigned Richard Siward and Master Richard of Abingdon to make provisions for Lochmaben Castle, and commands his men there to give them assistance as necessary.
Following the victory at Bannockburn, Robert Bruce held a parliament at Cambuskenneth. By this parliament, those who had not come into Bruce’s peace and allegiance were disinherited and deprived of their lands in Scotland. In essence, cross-border landholding was now … Continue reading
Hugh Oliphant, ‘a Scottish rebel’, escaped from the prison at Colchester Castle, along with William Sauvage, and took refuge at Barking Abbey. Edward I wrote to the abbess there and commanded that they ‘be safely watched there and prevented escaping’. … Continue reading
Adam of Bondington, clerk, and associate to the chancellor of Scotland (as appointed by Edward I, ‘overlord of Scotland’) received £6 13s. 4d. in part payment of his fee granted to him by King Edward. He received this payment at … Continue reading
Alexander II invaded northernEngland, besieging Norham, following King John’s repudiation of Magna Carta. By 22 October, several leading nobles from Northumberland had given Alexander fealty.
Patrick IV, earl of Dunbar/March died. He was the first of the earls of Dunbarto use the title ‘earl of March’. He was succeeded by his son, Patrick V, whom he had with his wife, Marjory Comyn, daughter of Alexander … Continue reading
The Battle of Largs, between King Alexander III of Scotland and King Haakon IV of Norway, took place. Though not a decisive victory for Alexander, King Haakon’s men did submit to the Scots and in 1266, Norway’s new king, Magnus, … Continue reading
Earl Duncan III of Fife was murdered at Pitpollok near Brechin by Sir Patrick Abernethy and Sir Walter Percy. He was buried at Coupar Angus Abbey. His marriage to Joan, daughter of Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester, produced one … Continue reading
William, bishop of Dunblane, stated that the right to presentation to the vicarage of the church of Strageath (PER), upon inquisition, has been found to belong to the monks of Inchaffray. They duly presented Lord John, chaplain of Legerwood, and … Continue reading
