At Berwick, King Alexander II surrendered Carlisle, taken the year before, in return for absolution for himself and nobles, following an excommunication placed on him by Pope Honorius III.
The newest Feature of the Month, written by Research Associate John Reuben Davies, is now online. Read about the Making of the Ragman Roll here.
The Making of the Ragman Roll: the work of the Notary John Reuben Davies, Research Associate Between the middle of May and the end of August 1296, during the course of a royal progress through the kingdom of Scots, … Continue reading
John Balliol, in exile at his ancestral home of Bailleul, wrote to Philip IV asking him to undertake negotiations with Edward I on his behalf. The Scots had recently lost papal support against the English king and any ideas of … Continue reading
John Balliol declared himself ‘heir to the kingdom of Scotland’ in a charter to Bishop Anthony Bek following the Maid of Norway’s death. The charter secured for Bek Scottish royal holdings, including the manors of Wark and Penrith in Tynedale. The … Continue reading
John of Strathbogie, earl of Atholl, was executed in London, following his capture at the Battle of Methven earlier in the year. He was succeeded in the earldom by his son, David (d.1326).
Saher de Quincy, earl of Winchester, died while on crusade at Damietta. He was buried at Acre, though the ashes of his organs were buried at Garendon Abbey. He was succeeded by his son, Roger (d.1264).
