People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Document 3/12/35 (CDS, ii, no. 92)

Description
Alexander Comyn, earl of Buchan, constable of Scotland, writes to King Edward I, noting that he has received Edward’s letter, desiring him to desist from any plea against Lady Elena de la Zouche, a co-heiress of the late Sir Roger de Quincy, earl of Winchester. Although the case between them in the king of Scotland’s court was ready for judgement, yet to his own loss he has respited it at King Edward’s command until he explains matters more fully.
Firm date
April 1277 X
Probable date
1277, soon after April
Dating Notes
Soon after King Alexander III’s letter to King Edward (1/8/101).
Source for Data Entry
CDS, ii, no. 92.
Trad. ID
CDS, ii, no. 92
Calendar number
3/12/35
Charter type
Letter (correspondence)
Language
Entered from an English summary
Notes
TNA, C 47/22/9/8 Entered from calendar entry only.

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Date Short Summary Primary Witnesses
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Date Short Summary Subject Object
Apr. 1277 X Co-Heiress of Roger de Quincy, earl of Winchester (d.1264) (Familial relationship) Helen de la Zouche (d.1296) Roger de Quincy, earl of Winchester (d.1264)