People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Document 2/131/59 (Scotia Pontificia, no. 95)

Description
Pope Alexander III, by apostolic authority, has established the villa of Swinton (BWK) to the prior and monks of Coldingham, as granted by King Alexander (sic Edgar) on the day of its dedication.
Firm date
circa 15 October 1159 X 30 August 1181
Dating Notes
Time at which Pope Alexander could conduct normal papal business after his election × death of Pope Alexander
Source for Data Entry
Scotia Pontificia, no. 95
Trad. ID
Scotia Pontificia, no. 95
Calendar number
2/131/59
Charter type
Papal privilege: general confirmation
Language
Latin

Total number of associated factoids: 4

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Date Short Summary Primary Witnesses
unavailable Grant of villa of Swinton (BWK) no
circa 15 Oct. 1159 X 30 Aug. 1181 Confirmation of villa of Swinton (BWK) yes


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Date Short Summary Title Holder
circa 15 Oct. 1159 X 30 Aug. 1181 pope Alexander III, pope (d.1181)
circa 15 Oct. 1159 X 30 Aug. 1181 king of Scots Edgar, king of Scots (d.1107)