Dedications to Saints in Medieval Scotland

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EN/EW/2316

verbatim
{. . .} The said day, the haill consell, present for the tyme, gaif and grantytt to their lowytt seruitour, Maister Edward Menzes, thair cheplanre, and altar of the haly ruid in the organe loft, now vacand in thair handis, be the deces of wmquhill Schir John fyf, last possessour thairof, for his guid, thankfull, and devyn seruice to be done at the said altar, for the fundatouris saull, conforme to the foundation; and ordanis Androw Menzes, bailze, pas and gyf hym institution thairof.
summary
The council grants to Master Edward Menzies their chaplainry and altar of the Holy Rood in the organ loft, vacant by the decease of the late sir John Fife, last possessor.
folio/page
189-90
charter period
None
charter date range
11/6/1543 - ??
document reference
DO/EW/1790