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Precept of Sasine by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews and abbot of Paisley, for infefting Elizabeth Carlhill in two burgage tenements in Paisley, January 1556

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/1458

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Precept of Sasine by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, abbot of Paisley, etc., for infefting Elizabeth Carlhill [sic], her heirs and assignees, born or to be born, in two burgage tenements, with tiled roofs ('tegulata'), built by Sir John Mons - namely, one large tenement near the market Cross of Paisley, between the tenement of Mark Hammylton on east and the street on south, west, and north, resigned by Robert, lord of Sempill, with another tenement in the burgh, between the tenement of John Ynglis on east, the tenement of Sir John Mons on west and north, and the common street on south, resigned by Patrick Hamilton. At Paisley, — January 1555-6. Half only of chapter seal attached, semee of stars. St. James in act of blessing; on his right a shield with Stewart fess. On obverse a figure [of St. Mirrin?], broken; on its left a shield with a saltire cantoned with four roses, for Lennox.

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  • Creation: January 1556

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Archivist's Note

Margaret Forrest 13th December 2012

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