Serlo, clerk of the king of Scotland, has given and by his charter established to Kelso Abbey a half ploughgate of land which he held in Sprouston (ROX) from the gift of King Malcolm, saving the king’s service, that is, certain gilded spurs yearly.
Firm date
9 December 1165 X 4 December 1214
Probable date
poss. early in period
Dating Notes
Accession × death of King William I; poss. early based on appearance of Master Adam [Nichole?] (Watt, _Scot. Grad._, 429, also Serlo clerk in office)