People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Document 1/53/253 (RRS, v, no. 225)

Description
Robert, king of Scots, has inspected and truly understood the charter of Lord William, by the grace of God, illustrious king of Scots, of venerable memory, to the burgesses of Rutherglen, quoted in full (RRS, ii, no. 244; H1/6/221). He has approved and ratified its contents. He has also granted that they may be free of toll and custom throughout his kingdom, as attested by King Alexander II's charter.
Firm date
20 April 1323
Dating Notes
20 April, regnal year 18
Place date (modern)
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Place date (document)
Berwicum super Twedam
Related Place
Berwick
Source for Data Entry
RRS, v, no. 225
Trad. ID
RRS, v, no. 225
Calendar number
1/53/253
Charter type
Charter
Language
Latin
Original (contemporary)
yes
Notes
Rutherglen charters

Total number of associated factoids: 22