Dedications to Saints in Medieval Scotland

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DE/EW/7047

dedication text (summary) dedication text (verbatim)

Walter, son of Alan, steward of the king of Scotland, grants to God, St Mary and the canons of Dryburgh serving God there, the land {or forest-clearing} which is called 'Herdesley' at the grange called Cadesley.

Valterus filius Alani dapifer regis Scotie omnibus sancte matris etc. salutem . Sciant me dedisse et concessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et sancte Marie et canonicis de Driburgh ibidem Deo servientibus landam illam que dicitur Herdesley apud grangiam que vocatur Caddesley {. . .}

Type of dedication
Grant in honour of saint
Confidence
100
Saint named
Mary
Saint details
ST/JD/2
Date low
10/11/1150
Date high
1177
Entry reference
EN/EW/3994
Notes
None
devotees
name gender type confidence notes
Walter Stewart Male Courtier 100 Walter, son of Alan, steward of the king
locations
placename type os grid parish ref. county confidence
Abbey Dryburgh Abbey NT591317 Mertoun [MER] Berwick 100