People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Document 2/7/44 (Melr. Lib., no. 126)

Description
Florence, bishop-elect of Glasgow, for Melrose Abbey; he has granted, and by his charter established, the church of Hassendean (ROX). Florence grants and establishes this to them, saving the pension of 20s. paid by the monks at the feast of St Martin to the church of Glasgow.
Firm date
March 1204 X 15 May 1207
Probable date
1205 × 15/May/1207
Dating Notes
Attestation of Simon, rector of Lilliesleaf × latest resignation of Bishop-elect Florence; Florence probably not in Scotland before 1205
Source for Data Entry
Melrose Liber, i, no. 126
Trad. ID
Melr. Lib., no. 126
Calendar number
2/7/44
Charter type
Charter
Language
Latin
Original (contemporary)
yes
Document Image
See the Models of Authority website for an image of this charter with transcription, translation, etc.

Total number of associated factoids: 21