Document 3/533/2 (Kel. Lib., no. 362)
- Description
- Robert of Shotton has given, granted and by this his charter established to Kelso Abbey, in free and perpetual alms, that land in the territory of Shotton (Northumberland), by stated bounds, for their proper use. Additionally, he gave, granted and by this charter established to them, in free and perpetual alms, the common easements of the villa of Shotton and sufficient pasture for 400 sheep and 40 cows with specified liberties and restrictions. Additionally, he granted to them and by the present charter established, in free and perpetual alms, Colpinhope by its correct bounds, just as Walter Corbet, his lord conveyed to them and by his charter established, by stated bounds, and they can frequent his mill for the produce of the aforesaid land. He made this gift to them for the salvation of his soul, his wife and all their ancestors and successors, and for the salvation of his lord, Walter Corbet, and his wife, and all their ancestors and successors, free and quit from all service, custom and exaction, and from inware and utware, in free and perpetual alms. William, his son and heir gave and conceded this gift to them with him. He gave himself to the church of Kelso in his death and the body of his son and heir in his death. The monks received him, his heir, his brothers and all their ancestors and successors into all their benefits in perpetuity.
- Firm date
- X 8 June 1220
- Dating Notes
- x _Kelso Liber_, ii, no. 363, probably same time
- Source for Data Entry
- Kelso Liber, ii, no. 362
- Trad. ID
- Kel. Lib., no. 362
- Calendar number
- 3/533/2
- Charter type
- Charter
- Language
- Latin