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Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Colville], commendator of the monastery of Culros, for infefting James Colvill in a saltpan and five particates of land in the town of Culros, 16th June 1569

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/1701

Scope and Contents

Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Colville], commendator of the monastery of Culros and convent, for infefting James Colvill [described in sasine as 'of Balbadie'], as heir of his father, Robert Colville, in a saltpan and five particates of land in the town of Culros, bounded between John Erskine's saltpan on west and that of Grisel Sempill, lady of Stenhouse, on east, as described. At Culross, 16th June 1569. Witnesses, John Boyid of Bonschaw, John Blacader of Ineffer, John Craggelt, and Mr. Robert Colvill. Signed by the commendator, and by friars Robert Crystison, George Paterson, Robert Dewquhir, Robert Holkat, John Vestualter, Andrew Turnbull, Archibald Prymrose, and John Huchoun, members of the convent.

Dates

  • Creation: 16th June 1569

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Language of Materials

Latin

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Extent

1 document

Related Materials

Laing Charter La.V/2904

Archivist's Note

Seal attached.

Margaret Forrest 4th February 2014

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