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Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept by Friar Alexander Campbell, 16th September 1534

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Identifier: La.V/332

Scope and Contents

Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept by Friar Alexander Campbell, prior of the place of the friars-preachers in the city of St. Andrews, dated 1st May 1526, addressed to Peter Peterson ('filio Petri'), David Berclay, and Thomas Williamson, as bailies, for infefting David Jameson, burgess of Cupar, in four acres of land called St. Katherine's hauch, lying in the sheriffdom of Fife between the water of Edin on the west and north, the lands of Little Teruate or Hyppe Hill on the east, and the way which leads to the bridge of the said town ('oppidi') of Couper, towards Ballas or the church of St. Michael, on the south. Sasine given by Thomas Williamson, 16th September 1534, on the ground of the said lands and acres of the hauch. Witnesses, George Wischert, William Dwn, George Anderson, David Berclay, and John Bell. Thomas Ferye, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.

Dates

  • Creation: 16th September 1534

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Language of Materials

Latin

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2 documents

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Archivist's Note

Additional paper attached with brief description of contents of document: "Instrument of Sasine of St Katherine's Haunch in favour of David Jameson, burgess of Cupar, proceeding upon a Charter by Friar Alexander Campbell piror loci[?] fratrum praedicatorum (Prior of the Preaching Frairs) of St Andrews, (dated at St Andrews 1st day of May 1526.) - the Sasine dated 16 Sept. 1534 - witnesses George Wishert, William Dwn, George Anderson etc - signed by Thomas Ferye, Notary etc."

Margaret Forrest 6th September 2011

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