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Charter and instrument of sasine of annualrent of property on the north side of North Street, Perth, granted by James Burnett, senior, son of Archibald, burgess, Perth, in favour of Alexander Maxton, burgess, Perth, and Katherine, his wife., 20 September 1572.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15259

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Comprised of: charters and sasines of property in North Street, Perth, 1544-1668 (further records of the Incorporation held in the Scottish Record Office - GD1/427 - show that by 1718 the Hammermen had acquired much of the North Street property by purchase from David Moncrieff who in turn had acquired it from Sir William Stewart of Inneruytie) and one for property in South Street, 1781. Also the oath sworn by the Perth Hammermen on the Test Act 1681, in 1682, and extracts from the Burgh Council records concerning the privileges of the Incorporation, 1692. A detailed inventory is available.

Dates

  • Creation: 20 September 1572.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

0.00 Linear metres

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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