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Instrument of Sasine narrating that Sir James [Sandilands], preceptor of Torphichen, gave sasine to James Polwarth, 19th June 1556

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/2984

Scope and Contents

Instrument of Sasine narrating that Sir James [Sandilands], preceptor of Torphichen, personally gave sasine to James Polwarth, in terms of a lease, of that piece of arable land and meadow called Kersbog, surrounded by a wall and ditches of water, and bounded as described in the charter of Sir James [Sandilands] of 10th July 1556, in the regality and barony of Torphichen and sheriffdom of Linlithgow. Sasine given 19th June 1556. Witnesses, James Tennent of Lynhouse, James Litill in Torphichin, Alexander Nemocht, and Robert Archibald, officer and serjeant of said barony. Nicholas Thoums, notary.

Dates

  • Creation: 19th June 1556

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Language of Materials

Latin

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Full Extent

1 document

Related Materials

Laing Charter La.V/2853

Archivist's Note

Margaret Forrest 10th January 2013

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