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Chartularies.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Registers, usually in volume form, of copies of charters, title deeds, and other documents of significance belonging to a person, family, or institution. (AAT) .

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

14th-century manuscript of the chartulary of Arbroath Abbey, also known as the 'Registrum Vetus'.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.34.4.2
Scope and Contents Chartulary produced in Scotland recording grants relating to the Tironensian Abbey of Arbroath. The material present roughly covers the years 1178 to 1329, with some later insertions and additions. The manuscript consists of copies of royal, episcopal, papal and other charters, arranged partly by reigns and partly by grantors. Borland also notes that it contains many notices of the Culdees, especially in connection with their convent at Abernethy and with the Cathedral at Brechin. Davis...
Dates: Mid 14th century.