Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by Patrick [Hepburn], prior of St. Andrews, in terms of a feu-charter to John Karnys and Catherine Schewes, 14th April 1538

Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to John Fairfoul and Richard Herwy, as bailies), dated at St. Andrews, 14th April 1538, by Patrick [Hepburn], prior of St. Andrews, in terms of a feu-charter to John Karnys [Cairns], and Catherine Schewes, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., that land or perticate of a tenement, with yard, close, and gate, also free access thereto, lying in the South Street of St. Andrews, on the north side of the street, bounded by a tenement of the chaplainry or altar of St. Duthac founded in the parish church of St. Andrews on the west, the lands of the archdeacon of St. Andrews on the north-west, 'the gawell wall of the house Johne Ramsay duellis in' lying contiguous on the north-east, and the common way on east, as described. Sasine given by John Fairfoul, as bailie, 14th April 1538. Witnesses, John Bugh, John Ramsay, and John Jak, citizens of St. Andrews, and others; Thomas Belty, presbyter of Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic authority notary. Seal attached, bearing legend: 'Iohanis fairfvl'; a shield charged with a mullet, and in the dexter corner a cross.