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Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept by Walter Lindsay for infefting Henry Congiltoun in an oxgang of templar­land in the territory of Haddington, 26th November 1532

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/2180

Scope and Contents

Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, dated at Edinburgh, 15th April 1532, by Walter [Lindsay], lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, etc., directed to Thomas Ewine, his templar-bailie in the constabulary of Haddington, for infefting Henry Congiltoun of that Ilk in an oxgang of templar­land in the territory of Haddington on the north side of the town, having the lands of John Aytoun on the east, and the lands of the friars-minor and the lands of Peddarcrag on the east [sic - ? west], also an annualrent of 8s. from a tenement of land, a toft of said oxgang, lying at the east end of the 'Hard-gate' of said burgh, on the east side of 'la grip', between the land of Walter Foular on east and the land of Clement Peblis on west, which lands and rent were resigned by Alexander Weddell, procurator for Hugh Congilton, burgess of Haddington. Sasine given 26th November 1532. Witnesses, Richard Congiltoun, son and heir of the said Henry, John Hepburn, David Lindesay, John Bruse, Patrick Congiltoun, Patrick Lowry, Sir John Congiltoun, and William Knox. John Maknakill, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.

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  • Creation: 26th November 1532

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Latin

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Related Materials

Laing Charter La.V/2379

Archivist's Note

Bailie's seal attached; faint impression - three flower-heads (?) depending, two and one, and otherwise as in Laing Charter La.V/2379. Legend illegible.

Margaret Forrest 23rd August 2011

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