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Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept by John [Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, in terms of a charter of that date, for infefting Cuthbert Browne in lands in the barony of Sweetheart, 17th May 1555

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/1943

Scope and Contents

Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, dated 12th August 1541 by John [Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, in terms of a charter of that date, for infefting Cuthbert Browne, son of the late Thomas Browne, in Lawnis, in the 40s. lands of Lawnis, 20s. lands of Barbeth, and others named, in the barony of Sweetheart, etc. Sasine given, 17th May 1555, by Richard Patonsone, as bailie. Witnesses, Richard Kennan, Mungo Gryse, Nicholas Edgar, William Brown, and others. David Makgee, notary public.

Dates

  • Creation: 17th May 1555

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Language of Materials

Latin

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Full Extent

1 document

Related Materials

Laing Charter La.V/1159; Laing Charter La.V/1941

Archivist's Note

Margaret Forrest 13th December 2012

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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