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Charter by George Dundas granting to James Dundas and Elizabeth Hamilton, his wife and their heirs, the lands of Cragtoun and Philpston, 1525-26

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/2366

Scope and Contents

Charter by George Dundas, knight, lord of St. John and preceptor of Torphichen, etc., granting to his beloved James Dundas and to Elizabeth Hamilton, lady of Cragyhall, his wife [she was probably the widow of a Stewart of Cragyhall and retained her title as liferentrix], and their heirs, the lands of Cragtoun and Philpston, which lands the granter had resigned: To be held to him, his wife, and their heirs, of the granter and his successors in fee and heritage. Reddendo, six shillings and eight pence Scots yearly, if asked.

Dates

  • Creation: 1525-26

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Language of Materials

Latin

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Full Extent

1 document

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Archivist's Note

The writ is much mutilated, and has never been dated. It is held in a white envelope of the University Library.

Margaret Forrest 26th July 2011

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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