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| Name |
Robert SCALES |
| Prefix |
Sir |
| Suffix |
1st Baron Scales |
| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
1304 |
| Person ID |
I19753 |
Young Kent Ancestors |
| Last Modified |
26 Oct 2021 |
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| Notes |
- Lord Robert de Scales was a Knight Templar[1] and loyal supporter of Edward I in his campaigns in Wales, Scotland, France and Flanders. In 1299 he, and his heirs, were bestowed with the title, Baron Scales and were henceforth known as 'Lord Scales'.[2] Robert died in 1304.
Contents
1 Welsh Invasion
2 The Continent
3 Barony
4 Scottish Wars
5 Residences
6 Family
7 References
Welsh Invasion
In 1277 Robert accompanied Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln, in Edward I's first mass invasion of Wales to quash a rebellion by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales. The successful invasion led to the Treaty of Aberconwy, confining Llywelyn's authority to the west of the River Conwy.[3]
The Continent
In March 1287 Robert left England for the English-owned Gascony, however, it was a short stay and by Jun 1287 he had been posted to Wales.[4]
Shortly before April 1298 Robert served in Flanders,[4] perhaps accompanying the king when suing for peace with Philip IV of France.
Barony
In 1299 Robert and his heirs were granted the title Baron Scales[2] and he was summoned to Parliament from 1299-1305.[5]
Scottish Wars
In 1301 Robert, along with one companion, two knights and eleven horsemen, accompanied Edward I on his campaigns against William Wallace in the First War of Scottish Independence.[6]
Residences
Robert's main residence was at Rivenhall (or Rewenhale) in Essex where he held a manor house and park.[4][7] He also held land at Barkway and Newsells, Hertfordshire,[1] Middelton, Lenn, Herewyk, Reynham, Pudding Norton, Gately, Wilton, la Hawe, Hoo and Ilsington in Norfolk, Haselingfeld in Cambridgeshire, Wridelington in Suffolk,[1] Berton in Gloucestershire[1] and Ouresby and Torneton in Lincolnshire.[4]
Family
Robert married Isabel[4] and they had at least one son
Robert de Scales, 2nd Baron Scales (?-1324)
References
Feudal Aids 1284-1431
Philip Morant, The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex
"The rise of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd". BBC History website. BBC. 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
Patent Rolls
House of Lords, Supplemental Case of the House of Lords
Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland
Book of Fees
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