Notice of a curious boundary of part of the Lands of Burgie, near Forres, in a Charter of King Alexander II., 1221

James Brichan (Author)


Keyword(s):
Alexander II, Original documents
Location(s):
Burgie, Kinloss Abbey, Kinloss, Moray, Grampian, Scotland
Period(s):
1221, Medieval, Thirteenth century

Abstract


This article discusses the boundary line of 'the land of Burgyn' that was granted to the Monks of Kinloss Abbey by Alexander II. The author describes the perambulated boundary and attempts to relate the notable landmarks with their modern names. There is also some discussion of translated terms from the original document. 

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Published
30-11-1858
How to Cite
Brichan, J. (1858). Notice of a curious boundary of part of the Lands of Burgie, near Forres, in a Charter of King Alexander II., 1221. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 2, 147-152. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.002.147.152
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