People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Matthew of Newton, abbot of Melrose (1246-61)

Biography
Watt and Shead, Heads, 150: Matthew was cellarer of Melrose when he was elected abbot of Melrose on 15 April 1246. He was blessed by the bishop of Glasgow at Melrose on 17 May 1246. It is said that the father-abbot of Rievaulx deposed him in absentia in 1261, though it was also reported that he resigned because of infirmity at Melrose on 24 July 1261.
Floruits
1246 × 1253
Related Place
Melrose
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Matthew of Newton, abbot of Melrose
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Date Short Summary Role Source
1243 Socius (companion/associate) of Matthew of Newton, cellarer of Melrose (Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 3/138/1 (Melr. Lib., no. 191)


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Date Short Summary Source
12 November 1253 Confirmation of forest of Dalquhairn (KCB) 1/8/19 (RRS, iv, no. 17)