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The church and religion in the Anglo Scottish border counties, 1534 to 1572
Keeling, S. M.
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Carlisle Diocese
ADDINGHAM (Cumberland deanery)
Vicarage. Appropriated to Priory of Carlisle, then to Dean
and Chapter of Carlisle.
1535 John Daneton, canon of Carlisle (V. E. , V, 289).
1571 D. John Austen, one of a number of minor canons of Carlisle,
suspected of papistry. (Nicholson Mss. Ill, 55-6).
1573 D. John Austen, vicar, excused attendance at visitation.
1573 D. Ed. Nicholson, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O.
DRC/3/2, 22).
1574 John Austen ob. (Nicholson Mss. II, 3).
AIKTON (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory. Patronage held by Lord Dacre in 1563. By 1571 in
hands of crown.
1535 John Robinson, prior of Lanercost (V. E. , V, 280).
1536 John Robinson has dispensation to hold Halton, York dioc. and
Denton (q. v. ) as well (F. O. R. , 48).
1563 John Blythe ob.
1563 D. Will Lowden presented by Lord Dacre (Carl. Reg. 7).
In 153 5 Will Lowthyan was a chaplain of the College of Kirk-
oswald (V. E. , V, 291). He was receiving a pension as such
in 1556 (P. R. O. E 164, vol.31, p. 7lv).
1571 Will Lowden presented by crown (Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , V, 1563).
1571 Sir. Will. Leacham (Lowder), late parson of Aikton, buried at
Kirkoswald (P. R. O. E 178/3247). -412- 1572 Robert Alanby presented by Crown on Lewder's death
(Carl. Reg. 46).
1574 Robt. Alanby not present at visitation (C. R. O. DRC/3/2, 24).
AINSTABLE (Cumberland deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory of Armathwaite. In
1565 right of presentation held by Robert Dalston 'jure uxoris
1535 Richard Chynder (V. E. , V, 291).
1565 Thos. Rumney ob. (Carl. Reg., 20).
1565 D. John Priestman presented.
1571 John Priestman, vicar, charged 'that at Easter last he caused
the sacramental wine to be ministered unto the people by John
Lowder parish clerk there, being a layman without orders'.
(C.R. O. DRC/3/1, 24).
1573 John Priestman, vicar (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 21).
ARTHURET (Carlisle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Abbey of Jedburgh. Patronage
passed to crown, and in 1565 was exercised by Richard Grame
of Netherby.
1535 Hugh Barker (V. E. , V, 278). He was chaplain of the chantry
of St. Alban in Carlisle Cathedral. In 1547 aged 60 (P. R. O.
E/301/11) was still receiving a pension in 1556 (P. R. O. E/164,
vol. 31, f. 71v).
1550 Richard Kechyng had letters of presentation from crown
(Pat. Rolls, Ed. VI, III, 203).
-413- 1551 Roger Storye had letters of presentation from crown
(Pat. Rolls, Ed. VI, IV, 72).
1565 John Bervise ob. (Carl. Reg. 19).
1565 Michael Frysell instituted.
1574 D. Michael Frysell present at visitation (C. R. O. DRC/3/2, 25).
The Valor also has an entry for the Rectory of Arthuret, value 40s. , held by
Robert James (V. E. , V, 279). There is no further reference to it.
ASPATRIA (Allerdale deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Carlisle Priory. In 1557 the
advowson was granted to the Earl of Northumberland
(Pat. Rolls, Mary, IV, 179).
1535 John Irebye (V. E. , V, 284).
1547 Edward Machell LL.B, (als. Mitchell) occurs, chaplain to Bp.
of Carlisle (F. O. R. , 300). He was also a prebend of Carlisle,
and from 1561 rector of Rothbury (q. v. ). His will of Oct. 1565
mentions a curate in each parish (Durham, South Rd. , Wills I,
26; S. S. , 2, clxxxi; Carlisle Wills).
1565 Mgr. Anth. Thwaite S. T. P. instituted (Carl. Reg. 20). He had
been recommended as a J. P. by Bp. Best in 1564 (Camden Misc.
IX, 51).
1573 Anth. Thwaite present at visitation (C. R. O. DRC/3/2, 27).
1578 Anth. Thwaite, ob. (Carl. Reg., 96, 97).
ALL-HALLOWS a chapel of Aspatria. Served by a curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594,
f. 86).
1574 D. Robt. Thomson, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 27). c.f. Beaumont. -414- BASSENTHWAITE (Allerdale deanery)
In 1563 said to be a parsonage appropriated to the Cathedral
of Carlisle, with one chapel of ease, served by two curates
(B.L. Harl. Mss. 594, f. 86).
1574 D. Robt. Bowe, curate, excused attendance at visitation.
D. Robt. Fysher, curate of the chapel there, present at
visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 26).
BEAUMONT (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory. Patronage seems to have belonged to Lord Dacre.
1535 Henry Berreman (als. Byreman). He was also chaplain to
Lord Dacre and had a dispensation for non-residence for the pur•
pose of study (V^E. , V, 280; F. O. R. , 15). Also held Penrith
(q-v.).
1562 Robert Thompson deprived for refusal to subscribe (Carl. Reg. 5)
There had been a chaplain of this name in the college of Kirkos-
wals who was receiving a pension as such in 1548 and 1556 (P. R.
O. , E 101/75/7; E 164, vol.31, f. 72). c. f . Allhallows
(Aspatria).
BEWCASTLE (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory. Advowson belonged to the Priory and then the Dean
and Chapter of Carlisle.
1535 Thomas Aglyonby, a canon of Carlisle (V.E. V, 278).
1537 Thomas Aglyonby, als. Nickson occurs (F. O. R. 88).
1574 Aglyonby excused appearance at visitation (C.R. O. , DRC/3/2,
25). He died in 1581 (Nicholson Mss. , II, 67). c.f. Whitting-
ham, Durh. dioc. and Kirkland.
1574 George Powrey, curate, did not appear at visitation (C.R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 25). -415- BOLTON (Allerdale deanery)
Rectory. Advowson belonged to Lord Latimer. In 1567
George Porter of Bolton presented, his claim to do so stemmed
originally from Lord Latimer (Carl. Reg. , 18, 23).
1535 George Nevell S. T. P. (V. E. , V, 283). Son of Lord Richard
Nevell, Lord Latimer. In 1540 he received a dispensation for
plurality. He also held a living in Exeter dioc. , (F. O. R. , 224)
as well as Morland in Westmorland and Salkeld (q. v. ) (Carl.
Reg. , 23). In 1559 absent from visitation here (P. R. O. , S. P.
12/10, 162v), but in 1560 was licensed to hold benefices to the
value of £200. From 1566 also held Rothbury, Durh. dioc.
(q.v. ). Died in 1567 (Carl. Reg., 18, 23).
1568 D. Will. Turner presented (Carl. Reg., 23).
1574 Turner-present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 26).
BOWNESS (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory. Advowson held by Lord Dacre. By 1572 had passed
to crown.
1535 John Kendal (als. Robinson) (V. E. , V, 280).
1559 Mr. John Robinson not present at visitation (P. R. O. , S. P.
12/10, 162v).
1565 Mr. Will. Talentyre presented on death of last incumbent
(Carl. Reg. , 20). In 1568 described as chaplain of Earl of
Northumberland and received dispensation to hold two benefices
(P. R. O. , S.P. 12/76, 43). Resigned in 1572.
1572 Mr. Anthony Key presented (Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , V, 1653).
1574 Anthony Key excused attendance at visitation. -416- 1574 Gerard Scott, curate, failed to appear (C. R. O. DRC/3/2, 25).
BRAMPTON (Carlisle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory and advowson belonging to Priory of Laner-
cost. Granted to Sir Thomas Dacre in 1552 (Pat. Rolls, Ed. VI,
IV, 282-3.
1535 Robt. West, regular canon (V. E. , V, 278).
1565/6 Chris. Savill died (Carl. Reg. 21).
1566 D. John Rudd instituted (ibid. )
1574 D. John Rudd present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
BRIDEKIRK (Allerdale deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Gisburn Priory. Patronage
exercised by crown in 1553 and Sir Robert Lamplugh in 1564.
1535 James Adcoke (V. E. , V, 285).
1553 George Elletson presented (Pat. Rolls, Mary I, 383).
1559 Will. Graye and Percival Wharton involved in dispute over cure.
Wharton had been deprived at some time in Mary's reign for
marriage (S. P. 12/10, 7l)c.f. Isel. He had been a chaplain
in the chapel of Penrith Castle (P. R. O. E 164, vol.31, f. 71v).
Graye was probably vicar from 1556-9. In 1556 he was ordained
in Durham on a title given by Robert Lamplughe (S. S. 161, 310-1
1564 Wharton resigned.
1564 D. Will Robynson presented (Carl. Reg. 8). In 1571 he was
charged with fornication (C. R. O. , DRC/3/1, 26). c.f. Holme
Cult ram.
1574 Robynson present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 27).
-417- BROMFIELD (Allerdale deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to St. Mary's Abbey, York. After
the dissolution patronage exercised by bp. of Carlisle.
1535 John Clyfton (V. E. , V, 284).
Will. Martyndale served chantry of St. George here (ibid. ).
1560/3 John King resigned.
1560/3 John Carey collated (Carl. Reg., 6).
1564 Carey resigned.
1564 Thos. Lathes collated (Carl. Reg. 8).
1574 Lathes excused attendance at visitation.
1574 D. John Martyndale, curate, present (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 27).
BURGH-BY-SANDS (Carlisle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Holm Cultram abbey. 1558
advowson granted to bp. of Carlisle. (Pat. Rolls, Mary, IV, 439]
1535 Thos. Layton (V. E. , V, 280).
1562 Anth. Garnett has dispensation to hold a second benefice
(P. R. O. , S. P. 12/76, 23).
1574 Garnett excused attendance at visitation.
1574 Will. Blaine, curate, failed to appear (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 24).
CALDBECK (Allerdale deanery)
Rectory. 1557 advowson granted to Earl of Northumberland,
(Pat. Rolls, Mary, IV, 179) but in 1560 crown presented.
1535 Bernard Towneley (. V. E. , V, 286). Chancellor Towneley was
forced by the commons to participate in the Pilgrimage of Grace;
c.f. his confession, L. and P. , XII, part 1, 687.
-418- 1548 Will. PeryeM.A. , rector, is also chaplain of bp. of Carlisle
(F. O. R. , 303).
1560 Hugh Sewell S. T. B. presented on death of last incumbent (Pat.
Rolls, Eliz. , II, 64). A graduate of Oriel, Oxford, B.D. in
1549, D.D. in 1561, he was a canon of Carlisle from 1549 to
1584. Fled to Rheims in 1584 and ordained at Soissons in 1590
(Anstruther, 306). Had been present at visitation in 1574.
1574 Hugh Raison, curate, was present. (C.R.O. , DRC/3/2, 26).
CAMERTQN (Allerdale deanery)
Said to have been appropriated to Carlisle Priory in 1535
(Bouch, Prelates and People, 472), but in 1535 Sir Chris. Dacre
surrendered a lease of the rectory from Holm Cultram (L. and P.
XIV, part 1, 1355). 1559 Dean and Chapter of Carlisle granted
advowson of rectory to Ed. Dacre esq. of Cambreton (C.R.O. ,
Talentyre Reg. 13). In 1563 described as a parsonage appropri•
ated to church of Carlisle, served by a curate (B.L. Harl. Ms.
594, f. 86).
1574 D. Martin Foster, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/
3/2, 27).
CARLISLE, ST. CUTHBERT (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to cathedral of Carlisle, served by a curate
(B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v).
1553 D. Henry Brown occurs, owner of a Mass book with an inscrip•
tion lecoiding that Mass was celebrated in St. Cuth ts 3 Sept.
1553 (S.P.C.K. , Hist, of Carlisle, 117). In 1558 he received
a lease of the church and rectory for life. (C. R. O. Talentyre Reg. 44v). In 1562 he appeared before the High Commission at
York and was bound to submit to the order of the court by a
recognisance of £20 (Borthwick, H. C. A. B.I, 16v, 130).
1574 D. Robt. Beck. His name is scored out in the visitation record
and the cure marked vacant (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 26).
CARLISLE, ST. MARY (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to cathedral of Carlisle, served by a curate
(B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85).
1574 D. Rich. Home, curate, excused attendance at visitation. His
name was entered above that of Thos. Carter which had been
crossed out (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 26).
WREAY (or PETTELLWREAY), chapel annexed to St. Mary's.
1574 Thos. Messenger present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 26).
WESTWARD, chapel annexed to St. Mary's.
CASTLE CARRQCK (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory. Advowson held by Priory, then Dean and Chapter
of Carlisle.
1535 Rich. Slee (V. E. , V, 279).
1574 D. John Richardson present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25)
Died in 1575 (Carl. Reg. 62).
1574 Thos. Knott curate excused attendance at visitation. Will dated
1575. (C.R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25, Carlisle Wills), c.f. Cum-
whitton.
CASTLE SOWERBY (Cumberland deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory and advowson held by Priory, then Dean
-420- and Chapter of Carlisle.
1535 Chris. Slee, also prior of Carlisle in 1536 (V.E. , V, 288;
F.O. R. 42).
1561 John Bristo (Bryskoe), also chaplain to Lord Wharton. In 1562
received a 61 year lease of the rectorial tithes (P. R. O. ,
S.P. 12/76, 14v; CR. O. Talentyre Reg. 61). Died in 1571
(Carl. Reg. , 37).
1571 Thos. Scott instituted (ibid. ). In 1573 Mr. Thos. Scott excused
attendance at visitation.
1573 D. Rich Setterthwait, curate, was present (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2,
21).
RAUGHTON HEAD, chapel of Castle Sowerby.
1571 Rich. Dobson, clerk here, appeared before Consistory Court
charged with making holy water (C. R. O. , DRC/3/1, 51).
1574 Thos. Barnes excused attendance at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 26).
CROGLIN (Cumberland deanery)
Rectory. In the 1560's a number of people presented under
grants from Lord Wharton.
1535 Anth. Wharton (V. E. , V, 291).
1564 Percival Warthrop died (Carl. Reg., 8).
1564 D. Philip Machell presented (ibid.). Died in 1568 (Carl. Reg. 25
1568 D. John Hudson presented (ibid. ). c.f. Matterdale (Graystoke).
1573 Mr. Marcus Edyar sent a procurator to visitation.
1573 D. Thos. Muggunyon present (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 22).
-421- CROSBY-ON-EDEN (Carlisle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to bp. of Carlisle, but the crown
presented in 1556.
1535 Nich. Goldsmith (V. E. , V, 279). He was chaplain of a chantry
in Carlisle cathedral in 1548 and receiving a pension as such in
1556 (P. R. O. , E 101/75/7; E 164, vol. 31, 7lv).
1556 Robt. Dunne presented (Pat. Rolls, Mary, III, 366-7). A Robt.
Dunne was a chaplain in Carlisle cathedral in 1548, although
the name was given as Dacre in a pension list of 1556 (P. R. O. ,
E 101/75/7; E 164, vol.31, 7lv).
1568 D. Simon Yate died (Carl. Reg. 23).
1568 D. Thos. Twentiman presented (ibid. ). He was present at
visitation in 1574 (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25). c.f. Orton.
CROSS CANONBY (Allerdale deanery)
Appropriated to Cathedral of Carlisle, served by a curate
(B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 86).
1574 D. Will. Troughere, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 27).
CROSTHWAITE (Allerdale deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Fountains Abbey. In 1562 gran•
ted by crown to Ed. Ratclyffe (Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , II, 339).
1535 John Heryng (V. E. , V, 284).
1544 Robt. Wellys S.T.B. has dispensation to hold a second benefice
(F. O. R. , 243).
1559 D. John Ratclyf not at visitation (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, I62v).
He died in 1567. -422- 1567 Mr. John Magbray presented (Carl. Reg. 23). Resigned in
1568.
1568 Mr. Will. Bennet instituted (Carl. Reg. 26). In 1574 excused
attendance at visitation.
1574 D. Rich. Birkhead, curate, present (C. R. O- , DRC/3/2, 26).
There were five dependent chapelries.
1559 D. Lancelot Levagues and D. Lancelot Murreye, both stipend•
iary priests in this parish were not at the visitation (P. R. O. ,
S.P. 12/10, 162v).
BORROWDALE
1574 D. Henry Symson, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 26).
NEW LANDS
1574 Simon Butterman, curate, present (ibid. ).
WITHBURN
1574 D. John Towson, curate, present (ibid.).
THORNTHWAITE
1574 Vacant (ibid. ).
ST. JOHNS
1574 Adam Abbott, curate, not present (ibid.).
CUMREW (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to Cathedral of Carlisle, served by a curate
(B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v).
1574 Humphrey Farlham, curate, excused attendance at visitation
(C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
-423- CUMWHITTON (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to Cathedral of Carlisle, served by a curate
(B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v).
1560 Thos. Knott granted the 'chapel'. A chaplain of the dean, he
was to find a sufficient curate to minister there (C. R. O. ,
Talentyre Reg. 51). c.f. Castle Carrock.
1574 D. John Willinson, curate, excused attendance at visitation
(C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
DACRE (Cumberland deanery)
Vicarage. Originally dependent on College of Kirkoswald;
in 1558 advowson granted to bp. of Carlisle (Pat. Rolls, Mary,
IV, 439), but in 1571 exercised by crown.
1535 Thos. Langing (V.E. , V, 291).
1547 Robt. Dobson (or Rowland Dawson) (P. R. O. , E 301/12; E 178/
3247). In 1571 Roland Davison deprived for non-subscription.
1571 John Broskbank presented (Carl. Reg. 41). In 1573 excused
attendance at visitation. (C.R. O. , DRC/3/2, 21).
DA'LSTON (Carlisle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to bp. of Carlisle. The chapel
of IVEGILL was in this parish.
1535 George Bewley (V. E. , V, 281). Died in 1570 (Carl. Reg., 29).
1571 Martin Edgar instituted (C. R. O. , Talentyre Reg. 93). In
1574 present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 24).
DENTON (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory. Advowson belonged to Lanercost Priory.
-424- 1535 Will (als. John) Robynson (V. E. , V, 278). Also Prior of
Lanercost and held Halton (York dioc. ) and Aikton (q. v. ).
1559 D. Ed. Bell not present at visitation. Died in possession of
benefice in 1568.
1568 D. Chris. Lowther presented (Carl. Reg. 24). In 1571 was
one of group of minor canons of Carlisle suspected of papistry
ordered to make in St. Mary's Carlisle and in own parish
church a declaration of the articles of religion, on pain of
deprivation (Nicholson Mss. Ill, 55-6). Presumably complied
as was present at visitation in 1574. Resigned in 1576 (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 25; Carl. Reg. 75).
1574 Ed. Mandell, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2,
25).
DEREHAM (Allerdale deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Gisburn Priory. In 1558
advowson granted to bp. of Carlisle (Pat. Rolls, Mary, IV, 439)
1535 Robt. Wodhalle (V. E. , V, 285).
1563 Robt. Udall died (Carl. Reg. 7); may be identified with
Wodhalle as next presentation was under a grant from Gisburn
suggesting that there may have been no other presentation since
the dissolution.
1563 Thos. Watson presented (Carl. Reg. 7). In 1573 deprived for
non-subscription (Nicholson Mss. II, 227).
1574 Vacant (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 27).
-425- EDENHALL (Cumberland deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory, then Dean and Chapter
of Carlisle.
1535 Chris. Blenkow (V. E. , V, 288), involved in the Pilgrimage of
Grace (L. and P. , XII, part I, 687 (2)). Will, dated 1565, shows
he was married and left three children. Also includes bequests
to Queen's College, Oxford (Carlisle Wills). May have been
deprived because of his marriage.
1559 Mr. Allan Scott, also chaplain of Earl of Pembroke, and had
dispensation to hold a second benefice (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/76, 3).
Still held vicarage in 1573 (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 21).
1573 D. Will. Smith, curate, present at visitation (ibid. ).
There was a chantry in Edenhall served in 1535 by Robt. Brysse (V. E. , V,288).
In 1556 Sir Thos. Bewlie died, late chantry priest here (P. R. O. , E 178/3247).
LANGWATHBY chapel was in 1563 said to be within this parish, served by a
curate, but it also had links with St. Mary's Carlisle (B. L.
Harl. Ms. 594, f. 86v; Bouch, Prelates and People, 161).
FARLAM (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to Lanercost, served by a curate (Bouch, Prelates
and People, 472; B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v). No clergy are
recorded.
GILCRUX (Allerdale deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Calder Priory. In 1536 crown
granted advowson to Will Leighe, and in 1560 to Edgar and
Brian Parker (L. and P. , XIII, parti, 1520; Pat. Rolls, Eliz. ,
I, 316-7). In 1565 the bp. collated. -426- 1535 Rich. Breybys (V. E. , V, 285).
1565 Will. Mylner died (Carl. Reg. 18).
1565 Thos. Troughever collated (ibid.). In 1574 was present at
visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 27).
GRAYSTOKE (Cumberland deanery)
Rectory and college. Patronage held by Lord Dacre.
1535 Mr. John Dacre, master and rector (V. E. , V, 286). Also held
rectory of Morpeth, Northumberland (q. v. ), 1532-67. In 1537
rector of Skelton (q. v. ). In 1565 received dispensation for non-
residence; also held a benefice in Line. dioc. (Durh. Cath.
Lib. , Hunter Mss. VI, 211-5). In 1559 he was not present at
the visitation (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 163). His will is dated
1567; it shows him to have been a wealthy man, and mentions
'my chaplain' George Pyerson (Carlisle Wills).
1567 D. Simon Masse presented (Carl. Reg. 22). He died in 1568.
1568 Ed. HansbyeM.A. presented (Carl. Reg. 25; Pat. Rolls, Eliz.
IV, 1534). In 1573 he failed to appear at the visitation.
1573 Will. Smitheson, curate, excused attendance (C. R. O. , DRC/
3/2, 21).
In 1535 there were six chaplains in the College (V. E. , V, 287). The parish contained several chapels.
THRELKELD
1573 D. Thos. Peale, absent from visitation through illness (C.R. O.
DRC/3/2, 21).
MATTERDALE
1573 D. John Hudson, present (ibid. ). c.f. Croglin.
-427- 1573 D. Adam Dawson, named in a second entry, also present
(C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 21).
MUNGRISDALE
1573 D. Robt. Richardson, absent through illness (ibid. ).
NETHERMILLOCK (als. WATERMILLQCK)
1573 D. Thos. Pearson, present (ibid. ).
GRINSDALE (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to Lanercost Priory, served by a curate (B.L.
Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v). Name of incumbent left blank in 1574
(C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
HAYTON (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to Cathedral of Carlisle, served by a curate
(B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v).
1574 D. Rich. Rawlin, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 25).
HESKET IN THE FOREST (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to Cathedral of Carlisle, served by a curate (B.L.
Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v). Sometimes, along with its chapel of
Armathwaite said to be part of ancient parish of St. Mary's,
Carlisle (Bouch, Prelates and People, p. l6l).
1574 D. Roger Haselhead, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 25).
ARMATHWAITE
1574 D. Roger Stanwix, present (ibid. , 26).
-428- HOLME CULTRAM (Allerdale deanery)
Appropriated to abbey there. Post-dissolution a clerical rector.
In 1553 rectory granted to University of Oxford (Pat. Rolls,
Mary, I, 165).
1538-52 Gavin Borrodale, rector. Last abbot of Holme Cultram. During
these years John Allanby, curate, and Will. Symondson, clerk,
both ex-monks, occur in local wills (Trans. C.W.A.A.S. , VIII,
186).
1564 Will. Robynson resigned, c.f. Newton Arlosh, Bridekirk.
1564 George Stubbs presented (Carl. Reg. 8).
Some time between 1574 and 1590 Henry Wilson was curate here (Gillesland,
77).
FLIMB Y, chapelry, within this parish (Bouch, Prelates and People, 162).
NEWTON ARLOSH, chapelry in this parish, said to have fallen into decay
after the reformation. In 1554 advowson granted to Oxford
University (Pat. Rolls, Mary, I, 165). In 1603 said to have
been in ruins for at least 20 years (Reg, of Holme Cultram, 164),
1535 Will. Robynson, here called 'vicar' (V. E. , V, 283). In 1552
he seems to have moved to Holme Cultram (see above, and c.f.
Brideki rk).
HUTTON IN THE FOREST (Cumberland deanery)
Rectory. Advowson belonged to Priory, then Dean and Chapter
of Carlisle.
1535 John Deyne (V. E. , V, 288).
1535 Bernard Haysty, chaplain of chantry here (ibid. ). In 1575 he
was living in Shropshire (P. R. O. , E 178/3247).
-429- 1559 D. Rich. Towson (als. Thoulson, Thomson) not present at
visitation. (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 163). In 1565 he was
chaplain to bp. of Carlisle and had dispensation to hold two
benefices (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/76, 33v). His will is dated
1569 (Carlisle Wills).
1570 Mr. Anth. Warckwood instituted on Thomson's death (Carl.
Reg. 29). In 1573 was present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2,
21).
IREBY (Allerdale deanery)
Appropriated to Cathedral of Carlisle, served by a curate
(B.L. Harl. MS. 594, f. 86).
1559 D. James Nicolson, not present at visitation (P. R. O. , S.P.
12/10, 162v).
1574 D. Will. Greneupp, present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2,
26).
IRTHINGTON (Carlisle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory and advowson belonged to Lanercost Priory.
In 1552 granted to Sir Thos. Dacre of Lanercost (Pat. Rolls,
Ed. VI, IV, 282-3).
1535 Rich. Halton, a regular canon (V.E. , V, 278).
1566 D. John Fareborne died.
1566 D. Robt. Hutton instituted (Carl. Reg. 22). In 1574 excused
attendance at visitation (C.R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
ISEL (Allerdale deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Hexham priory (Bouch, Prelates
-430- and People, 472). Advowson passed to crown.
1535 Rich. Dalton (V. E. , V, 285).
1554 (Nov. ) Percival Wharton presented (Pat. Rolls, Mary, II, 252-3).
c.f. Bridekirk.
1554 (Dec. ) Philip Machell presented (ibid. , 165).
1557 Rich. Stamper presented (ibid. , HI, 366-7). Died in 1561.
1561 Will. Adcock presented (Carl. Reg. 4). In 1574 present at
visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 27). In 1575 deprived (Carl.
Reg. 70).
KIRK AND RE W S ON EDEN (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of crown.
1535 Thos. Jacson (V. E. , V, 279).
1559 D. Thos. Rumney not present at visitation. No curate
(P.R.O. , S.P. 12/10, 163).
1572 Thos. Watson. Had been a minor canon of Carlisle (Carl. Wills
Died in 1576 (Nicholson Mss. II, 317).
1571 John Richardson, curate, one of minor canons of Carlisle
suspected of papistry (Nicholson Mss. Ill, 55-6). In 1574 was
present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
KIRKBAMPTON (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory. In 1566 patron was Rich. Brisby of Penrith (Carl.
Reg. 16).
1535 John Herynge (V. E. , V, 280). 1
1574 John Ayckton not present at visitation due to illness (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 24).
-431- KIRKDRIDE (Allerdale deanery)
Rectory. Advowson belonged to Earls of Northumberland.
1535 Cuthbert Fyscher (V.E. , V, 286). In 1561 he had a dispens•
ation to hold two benefices (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/76, 16v). In
1574 excused attendance at visitation.
1574 John Johnston, curate, sick(C.R. O. , DRC/3/2, 27).
KIRKLAND (Cumberland deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory, then Dean and Chapte
of Carlisle.
1535 Thos. Byrkhede, canon of Carlisle (V. E. , V, 290).
1573 D. Thos. Aglionby, excused attendance at visitation (C. R. O.
DRC/3/2, 22). c.f. Bewcastle.
CULGAITH chapel was attached to this parish.
LANGWATHBY may also have been attached (c.f. Edenhall).
1573 D. Will. Sommer, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 22).
KIRKLINTON (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory. In 1568 Sir Will. Musgrave presented.
1535 Rich. Musgrave (V.E. , V, 278).
1568 D. Cuthb. Lowe died.
1568 D. Robt. Hobson presented (Carl. Reg. 24). Deprived in
1576 (ibid. ).
1571 John Anderson, curate there, to be conveyed into Scotland
(C. R. O. , DRC/3/1, 40).
1574 Rich. Dobbynson, curate, excused attendance at visitation
(C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25). -432- KIRKOSWALD (Cumberland deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to College there. In 1558
advowson granted to bp. of Carlisle (Pat. Rolls, Mary, IV, 439)
but crown presented in 1566.
1535 Thos. Mayses (V.E. , V, 291).
1545/7 John Scales, vicar (P. R. O. , E 301/ 12). In 1 535 had been one
of the chaplains of the college (V.E. , V, 291), was receiving
a pension as such in 1548, but not on 1550 list (P. R. O. E 101/
75/7). In 1559 not present at visitation (P. R. O. S. P. 12/10,
163). Died in 1566.
1566 D. James Sheapherd presented (Carl. Reg. 21; Pat. Rolls,
Eliz. , III, 2963). In 1571 reference was made to his old age
and ignorance in religious matters (P. R. O. , E 178/3247). In
1573 he was absent from visitation due to sickness (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 21).
LANERCOST (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory and advowson belonged to Lanercost Priory. In 1552
granted to Sir Thomas Dacre, served by a curate (Pat. Rolls,
Ed. VI, IV, 282-3; B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v).
1574 D. John Maggee present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
WALTON, appropriated to Lanercost, served by a curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594,
f. 85v).
LAZONBY (Cumberland deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory and advowson belonged to Lanercost Priory.
In 1552 granted to Sir. Thos. Dacre (Pat. .Rolls, Ed. VI, IV,
282-3).
-433. 1535 Roland Threlkeld (V. E. , V, 289). Also vicar of Melmerby
(q. v. ), and Dufton. Involved in Pilgrimage of Grace (L. and P.
XII, part 1, 687). In 1558 is said to have resigned in favour
of his nephew. Still 'Proctor of Salkeld' (q. v. ) (Borthwick
C. P. , G. 738).
1558 Lancelot Walles M. A. (ibid..), c.f. Plumbland. In 1562 was
chaplain to Lord Dacre and had dispensation for two benefices.
(P. R. O. , S.P. 12/76, 22v). In 1573 excused attendance at
visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 21).
MELMERBY (Cumberland deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of Threlkelds of Melmerby.
1535 Roland Threlkeld (V. E, V, 289). c.f. Lazonby. Was also
Master of Kirkoswald College. Died in 1566 (see p.90-1).
1566 D. Ed. Stampe instituted (Carl. Reg. 21). In 1571 deprived
for non-subscription to articles (Carl. Reg. 42).
1571 George Threlkeld presented (ibid. ). In 1573 failed to appear
at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 21).
1564 Will. Thompson, curate here and at Falkton (Yorks.)
(Carlisle Wills).
NEWTON REIGNY (Cumberland deanery)
Chapel in 14th century served by friars of Penrith (Bouch,
Prelates and People, 88). In 1563 appropriated to Cathedral
of Carlisle, served by a curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 86v).
1573 D. Rich. Sutton, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/
3/2, 21).
-434- ORTON (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory.
1535 Oswald Myers (V. E. , V, 281).
1559 Mr. Rich. Place, not resident (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 162v).
Thos. Tweatyman, curate, not present (ibid. ). c.f. Crosby on
Eden.
1571 Ed. Bloomer, curate. Case against him dismissed by queen's
pardon (C. R. O., DRC/3/1, 10).
1574 Rich. Place, not present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 24).
OUSBY (Cumberland deanery)
Rectory
1535 Cuthbert Denton (V. E. , V, 289).
1574 Mr. Hugh Sewell excused attendance at visitation.
D. Leonard Cape, curate, present (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 22).
PENRITH (Cumberland deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to bp. of Carlisle.
1535 Henry Berreman (V. E. , V, 290) also held Beaumont (q.v.) and
was chaplain to Lord Dacre.
The unnamed vicar of Penrith was suspected of taking part in
the Pilgrimage of Grace (V. C. H. Cumb. , II, 50).
1562 Thos. Ellerton, before court at York, to partake in conference
with the archbishop or his chaplains (Borthwick H. C. A. B. I,
29v). Died in 1565, when described as late chantry priest at
Skelton (P. R. O. , E 178/3247).
1565 D. Robt. Peynson instituted (Carl. Reg. 20). In 1573 present
at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 21). -435- PLUMB LAND (Allerdale deanery)
Rectory. In 1561/2 Thos. Porter of Alanby presented.
1535 John Porter (V. E. , V, 284).
1559 (May) Will. Porter ordained sub-deacon on title of this benefice
(Reg. T. and P. , 368) In Oct. 1559 was non-resident
(P. R. O. , SP. 12/10, 162v). Died 1561 or 2.
1561/2 Mr. Lancelot Walles presented (Carl. Reg. 5). In 1574
present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 27). c.f. Lazonby.
1574 D. Will. Ricardby, curate, present (ibid. ).
RENWICK (Cumberland deanery)
Served by a curate. Seems to have been appropriated either
to Hexham Priory or St. Mary's Abbey, York (Bouch, Prelates
and People, 472; B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 86v).
1559 D. Steph. Bowman not at visitation (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 163)
His will is dated 1566 (Carlisle Wills).
1573 D. Thos. Meyses present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 22)
ROCKLIFFE (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to Carlisle Cathedral, served by a curate (B. L.
Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v).
1574 Andrew Horner, curate, not present at visitation, not in order
(C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
SALKELD (Cumberland deanery)
Rectory. United with archdeaconry of Carlisle.
1535 Will. Halgylle (V. E. , V, 289).
-436- 1558 George Nevyl (Nevel) S.T.P. , archdeacon. The Earl of
Westmorland asked that Nevyl might be one of the Queen's
Chaplains (P. R. C , S. P. 12/11, 84). Died in 1568. c.f.
Bolton, Rothbury (Northumberland).
1568 Mr. Ed. Threlkeld LL.D. instituted as rector and archdeacon
(Carl. Reg. 24). A native of Burgh-by-Sands, he later
became Chancellor of Hereford (Trans. C.W.A.A.S. N.S.
XLVII, 1947, p. 169). In 1573 excused attendance at
visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 21).
1573 D. Thos. Banner, curate, present (ibid. ).
SCALEBY (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory.
1535 Henry Calyer (V. E. , V, 279).
1571 D. Henry Monke (Munck), one of minor canons of Carlisle
suspected of papistry. (Nicholson Mss. HI, 55-6). In 1574
was present at visitation.
1574 Andrew Hayning, curate, present (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
SEBERGHAM (SEDBURGH) (Carlisle deanery)
Appropriated to Carlisle Cathedral, served by a curate.
(B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 85v).
1536 Edward, abbot of Swainby provided to parish church by
Christopher, formerly prior of Carlisle (F. O. R. , 55).
1574 D. Nich. Pingney, an ex-monk of Holme Cultram, present at
visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
-437- SKELTON (Cumberland deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of Lord Dacre.
1535 James Goslynge (V. E. , V, 287).
1537 John Dacre has dispensation for plurality (Hunter Mss. VI,
213). c.f. Graystoke, Morpeth.
1559 Hugh Hodshone not present at visitation. No curate (P. R. O. ,
S.P. 12/10, 163). Also Provost of Queen's College, Oxford.
Deprived of Provostship by visitors of 15 59 (V. C. H. Cumb. , II,
68). In 1561 deprived of rectory for refusal of oath of suprem•
acy (Carl. Reg. 3). Lord Dacre tried to protect him from
arrest (W. R. O. , Rydal Hall, Fleming Mss. 11a).
1561 Henry Dacre presented (Carl. Reg. 4). In 1573 was present
at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 21).
STANWIX (Carlisle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory of Carlisle (Bouch,
Prelates and People, 471).
1535 George Bewley (V. E. , V, 279).
1574 Henry Browne, present at visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 24).
Died in 1577 (Nicholson Mss. II, 510; Carl. Reg. 85).
STAPLETON (Carlisle deanery)
Rectory.
1535 Rich. Phylipson (V. E. , V, 278).
1574 D. Will. Mynes, curate, absent from visitation (C. R. O. , DRC/
3/2, 25).
-438- THURSBYE (Carlisle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory, then Dean and Chapter
of Carlisle.
1535 Thos. Warke, regular canon (V. E. , V, 281). In 1536 had
dispensation to hold a second benefice (F. O. R. , 77).
1559 Mr. Ralph Brandling, not present at visitation. Rich. Hogeson,
curate, also absent (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, I62v).
1570 Rich. Walls als. Brandling died, late a prebend of Carlisle
(Carlisle Wills; Carlisle Reg. 33).
1570 Thos. Munkie jun. instituted (ibid. ). In 1574 present at
visitation.
1574 Will. Walls, curate, present (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 24). In
1571 Walles had been charged with allowing a boy to administer
the communion (C. R. O. , DRC/3/1, 38).
TORPENHOW (Allerdale deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Rosedale Nunnery, later to
Earl of Westmorland. (Bouch, Prelates and People, 472;
Pat. Rolls, Eliz., V, 1833).
1535 Thos. Machelle (V. E. , V, 283).
1560 Will. Dobson, M.A. , also chaplain to Lord Dacre has dispen•
sation for plurality (P. R. O. , S.P. 12/76, lOv). Deprived in
1568 (Carl. Reg. 25).
1568 Mr. Thos. Tookie instituted to vicarage, and to a prebend in
Carlisle Cathedral (ibid. ). In 1564 he had acted as official
in the diocese (Carl. Reg. 14). In 1574 was present at
visitation.
-439- 1574 D. Nich. Tampon, curate, present (C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 27).
ULDALE (Allerdale deanery)
Rectory. Advowson belonged to Earls of Northumberland.
1535 Thos. Franke, LL.B. (V. E. , V, 285).
1574 Mr. John Shaires excused attendance at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 26). Also rector of Ingram (Northumberland) (q.v.)
and Chaplain to Earl of Cumberland. Is a certificate of his
residence here for 1572. Became bp. of Carlisle's domestic
chaplain in 1571 (Hunter Mss. VI, 151-3).
1574 D. Mich. Cooke, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 26).
WARWICK (Carlisle deanery)
A separate parish, although church usually called a chapel
(Bouch, Prelates and People, 162). In 1547 Dean and Chapter
of Carlisle were granted reversion of rectory which had been
granted to last prior of Wetherall (q.v. ) (L. and P. , XXI,
part 2, 721).
1574 D. John Philippson, curate, excused attendance at visitation
(C. R. O. , DRC/3/2, 25).
WESTWARD (Carlisle deanery)
A chapelry held to be within ancient parish of St. Mary's,
Carlisle (Bouch, Prelates and People, 161).
1571 Robt. Skillete, curate, ordered to enter into a recognisance
for his future behaviour (C.R. O. , DRC/3/1, 52).
1574 D. Robt. Stoddert, curate, present at visitation (ibid. , DRC/
3/2, 27).
-440- WETHERALL (Carlisle deanery)
In 1547 the reversion of this rectory was granted to Dean
and Chapter of Carlisle along with Warwick (q. v. ).
1574 D. John Welshe, curate, present at visitation (C. R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 25).
WIG TON (Allerdale deanery)
Rectory belonged to Holme Cultram Abbey. In 1557 advowson
granted to Earl of Northumberland (Bouch, Prelates and People,
471; Pat. Rolls. Mary, IV, 179).
1535 John Gregylle (V.E. , V, 286).
1560/3 John King resigned.
1560/3 Will Lowdien presented (Carl. Reg. 6). Occurs in 1571;
present at visitation in 1 574. (P. R. O. , E 178/3247; C.R. O. ,
DRC/3/2, 27).
-441- Durham Diocese
ALLENDALE (Hexhamshire)
Rectory belonged to priory of Hexham, which paid £4 p. a.
to a curate. This was doubled in a lease of the rectory in
1568 to John Foster (Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , IV, 1500).
ALNHAM (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Alnwick Abbey. In 1557
advowson granted to Earl of Northumberland (Pat. Rolls,
Mary, IV, 179) but in 1560 the crown presented.
1531 Will Anwick, canon of Alnwick, instituted. He was ordained
priest in 1533 (Reg. T. fa P. , 5, 95).
1534 George Wylkynson, canon of Alnwick, instituted (Reg. T. fa P. ,
100). Resigned in 1538. c.f. Shilbottle.
1538 Ralph Galland, canon of Alnwick, instituted (Reg. T. fa P. ,
146). Deprived in 1554.
1554 Robt. Howe instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 301).
1559 George Hyndmers absent at visitation (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10,
161). Had been sub-prior of Hexham, and in 1548 a chantry
priest at Kirkwhelpington (Forster, 185).
1560 Will. Heron B.A., instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 391; Pat. Rolls
Eliz. , I, 270). In 1578 was present at visitation, in July given
more time to complete set task (S. S., 22; 37, 77). c. f .Eglingham.
ALNMOUTH (Alnwick deanery)
1566 Survey stated that "in ancient times there was always
3 priests and 1 clerk, 2 of the said priests, viz. the master
and his fellow, otherwise named the vicar and his fellow -442- were found and had living of the abbot and convent of Alnwick
. . . the third priest and the clerk was found by the inhabitants
of the said town, . . . where now there is only 1 priest and no
clerk, who hath only the tithe of the said Town with other petty
tithes thereof and for the clerk's wage 4d of every fire-house
... as also the oblations due which doth not amount to the
sum of 53s 4d by year. The Prince hath letten all the rest
by lease and receiveth the yearly rent thereof so that if it
be not by some means for seen after the death of the vicar
that is now who hath also a pension of the Prince there will
no priest of any understanding or knowledge take upon him
the same and all for lack of living". (Alnwick Mss, CI arks on's
Survey pt. 12, f. 5-5V).
1540 Roger Spence, curate (Foster, 185). A canon of Alnwick,
probably incumbent at dissolution (N. C.H. II, 490; P. R. O. ,
E. 164/31, f. 66). In 1578 was present at visitation, but had
no licence. Said to be old and infirm (S. S. 22: 38, 77).
ALNWICK (Alnwick deanery)
Before dissolution church served by canons of Alnwick. After
there was a curate paid at first £7. In 1547 £12 added from
abbey lands (Tate, Alnwick, II, 21, 114).
1531 Sir Thos. Wynfelde, curate, canon of Alnwick and chaplain
there (Reg. T. &t P. , 47, 48). c.f. Lesbury.
1540 Robt. Forster, curate and canon (Forster, 184).
1577 Thos. Davison died (Tate, Alnwick, II, 114).
1578 Cuthbert Anderson present at visitation; no licence but
performed set task (S. S. 22; 38, 76). -443- ALSTON (Corbridge deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to priory of Hexham. In 1549
granted to Sir John Peryent and Thos. Reve (Pat. Rolls, Ed. VI,
III, 8-9). In 1558 was inquiry into vacancy of cure. Sir
Thos. Hilton of Hilton said to have right to first presentation
(Reg. T. fa P. , 350).
1536 - Stephenson died.
1536 John Hynmers instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 139). Died in 1558.
1558 Henry Yait instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 350-1). In 1578 absent
from visitation due to sickness (S. S. , 22; 30).
1578 (July) Anth. Watson, absent from visitation (ibid. , 71).
GARRIGILL chapel in this parish
1578 John Hodgson, curate, given more time to complete set
task (S. S. , 22: 71).
ALWINTON (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Advowson belonged to Holystone nunnery. In 1540
rectory leased to John Heron, in 1543 tQ Rich-Lisle (L. and P.
XXI part 1, p. 650; XIX, part 1, 650). in 1562 leased to
Francis Barker of London who paid vicar £4-13-4 p. a.
(Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , II, 243-4). In 1541 the vicarage was a
stone bastle-house, in bad repair, and the church was used
for meetings between English and Scottish Wardens (L. and P.
XVI, 484, 1404).
1552 Sir John Hall (Forster, 190). c.f. Kirknewton, Wooler.
1563 A Scottish curate there. No priest nor vicar (B. L. Harl.
Ms. 594, 194).
-444- 1578 George Livingston, curate, a Scot, appeared at visitation,
had no licence. In July said to be infirm (S. S. 22; 38, 77).
HOLYSTONE and HARBOTTLE, chapelries, both belonged to Holystone
priory. Leases of 1543 and 1562 provide for a curate at
Holystone (see above). After about 1580 was held with
Alwinton.
1578 John Turner, curate of Holystone, excused attendance at
visitation; in July cure was vacant (S. S. 22: 38, 78).
BAMBOROUGH (Bamborough deanery)
Rectory appropriated to cell of Augustinian canons there.
Later served by a curate (N. C. H. I, 141).
1545 John Brande (N. C. H. I, 141).
1563 Robt. Fewles(B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, l94v).
1578 Patrick French, had no licence (S. S. 22: 39) c.f. Cornhill,
(Norham)
1578 (July) John Naismith performed set task (ibid. 76).
LUCKER chapel in this parish.
1563 Ralph Wake, aScot(B.L. Harl Ms. 594, l94v). c.f. Tuggal.
1578 Patrick Broke, curate, had no licence (S. S. 22; 39).
TUGGAL chapel in this parish.
1540 Ralph Younghusband (N. C. H. I, 348).
1563 Robt. Noteman(B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, l94v).
1578 Ralph Wake was infirm and in July was excused set task
(S.S. 22: 39, 77) c.f. Lucker.
BELFORD chapel in this parish
1540 James Fenkyll (N. C. H. I, 367).
-445- 1563 George Stevenson (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, l94v).
1574 Lawrence Duncan (N. C. H, I, 367).
1578 Lionel Balden, in prison. In July was vacant (S. S. 22; 39, 78)
BEDNELL chapel in this parish
1570 A curate here paid by Sir John Forster (P. R. O. , E. 178/
3265).
1578 George Pattenson, had no licence. In July was vacant
(S. S. 22: 39, 78).
B ED LING T ON (Morpeth deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to priory, then dean and chapter
of Durham. Bedlingtonshire was within officialty of dean
and chapter.
1527 Robt. (or Ralph) Davell, LL. D (Hodgson, II, pt.2, 357).
Also held Howick (q. v. ) and archdeaconry of Northumberland.
In 1531 became Master of St. Mary's hospital, Newcastle,
and resigned a prebend in Norton (Reg. T. &: P. , 3 5, 36).
Also held rectory of Ryton (co. Durh. ) and a prebend in
York and canonry in Exeter (ibid. ). Died in 1557.
1557 Will. Watson instituted (Reg. T. "fc P. , 334). Was inducted
by Steph. Hallydow, curate (Durh. P. K. D and C Reg.B, 46).
In 1559 Watson was not present at visitation (P. R. O. , S. P.
12/10, 161). 1561 dispensed to hold two benefices (S • P.
12/76, 15). In 1575 had been absent from Bedlington for 11
months and was said to be resident in benefice of St. Mary
Magdalen, Durham (Durh. Cath. Lib, Raine Ms. 124, 178v).
Was cited after 1569 rebellion as chaplain of St. Mary
-446- Magdalen (Forster, 192). Will dated 1574 includes bequests to many of cathedral clergy (Hunter Ms. VI, 181). Died 1575.
Robt. Grenwell instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 524). In 1578 was present at visitation but needed more time to complete set task (S. S. 22; 33, 76). c.f. Newburn.
(Bamborough deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to priory, then dean and chapter of Durham.
Mr. Will. Marshall died.
Thos. Thompson instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 133). Resigned in 1541 (ibid. 180). in 1548 and 1558 was Master of School at Alnwick (P. R. O. , E. 319/1/20; Forster, 201). c.f. Long- houghton.
Robt. Selby instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 186). Was already vicar of Norham (q. v. ). Said to be unapt for any cure
(Scott, History of Berwick, 351). Died in 1565 (Reg. T. fa P. ,
443). c.f. Norham.
Lambert Clerke, late chantry priest in Berwick recommended as assistant to the cure (P. R. O. , E. 319/1/20).
Will. Stevenson B.D. , prebend of Durham, appointed preacher and Will Sanderson as coadjutor. Both left within a year
(Durh. P. K. D and C. Reg.B, 144; Scott, History of Berwick,
252).
John Blakhall collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 443). Deprived in 1567.
Thos. Clerk collated (ibid. , 463). Had been a preacher here in 1565 (Scott, History of Berwick, 352). Present at visitation
-447- in 1578, excused performance of set task (S. S. 22; 40, 77).
c.f. Felton^ Ford, Norham. c. 1570 Will. Bron, assistant here died. Office vacant in 1571
(P. R. O. , E. 178/3265).
1578 Bernard Vincent, curate, excused attendance at visitation
(S.S. 22: 40).
BOLAM (Morpeth deanery)
Vicarage. Appropriated to Blanchland Abbey; advowson
passed to crown.
1539 George Softley died.
1539 George Johnson instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 162). In 1548 a
George Johnson was chantry priest at Norham, and in 1578
curate at Kyloe (Holy Island) (Forster, 198).
1562 David Taylor (S. S. 2, CXLIX). In 1570 was one of several
"old priests" who made a submission to Bp. Pilkington
(S. S. 22: 134-5). Will dated 1573, proved May 1574
(S. S. 2, CCXCIII).
1573 Vacant after Taylor's death (Hunter Ms. XXXVII, 89v).
1578 Vicarage vacant, and John Maggee, curate, had fled
(S.S. 22: 34).
1578 (July) Henry Duxfield, vicar, performed set task (S. S. 22: 75).
c.f. Meldon.
BELSAY Chapel dependent on Bolam
1563 Oswald Masleione, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, 193). Had
been ordained priest in 1533 (Reg. T. fa P. , 68).
1578 No curate (S. S. 22: 76).
-448- BOTHAL (Morpeth deanery)
Rectory, in patronage of Lords of Ogle and Bothal.
1538 Cuthbert Ogle. Died in 1546 (Reg. T. P. , 242). c.f. Ford,
Ilderton, Kirknewton. Had also held Stanhope (Co. Durham).
1546 Will. Heryson instituted (Reg. T. fc'P. , 242). Abbot of
Alnwick at the dissolution. In 1546 one of the king's chaplains.
1548 Chaplain in Alnwick Castle (L. and P. , XXI, part 1,
302). Deprived in 1554.
1554 Robt. Payse instituted (Reg. T. h P. , 302). In 1559
not present at visitation. Rectory in dispute between Payse
and Heryson. Payse was ousted.
1559 Will. Heryson restored. Was deputy of Royal Visitors in
that year (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 70v, 161, 43). Died in
1563/4, probably married (Forster, 184). c.f. Lesbury,
Chatton.
1564 Will. Duxfield instituted (Reg. T. k P. 427). Had been ordai•
ned in 1563 (ibid. 426). In 1578 present at visitation but in
July was no rector or curate (S. S. 22; 34, 76). c.f. Mitford,
Sheepw ash.
HEBBURN chapel in this parish
1563 John Tromble, a Scot, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, 192).
1578 John Barker, curate had no licence.
1578 (July) Nich. Ridley, curate, performed set task (S. S. 22: 34, 76).
BRANXTON (Bamborough deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory, then Dean and Chapter
of Durham.
-449- 1528 Ralph Foulbery. Held cure until 1553. Also held a prebend
in Norton church (S. S. 139, 189).
1561 Vacant (Durh. P. K. , D. and C. Reg. B, 134v).
1563 Oliver Selby (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, 194). Died in 1574.
c.f. Tynemouth.
1574 Bertram. Cogenham instituted (Reg. T. P. , 518). Resigned
the next year. c.f. Newcastle, St. Andrew's.
1575 Roger Cookesey instituted (Reg. T. k P. , 530). In 1578
present at visitation and given more time to complete set
task (S.S. 22: 40, 77).
BRINKBURN (Alnwick deanery)
Extra-parochial chapelry.
153 5 Thos. Querriot and John Gray, chaplains and curates within
chapel of late priory there (Berw. Nat. Club, XII, part 1,
124). Gray also occurs 1546 (Forster, 185). c.f. Chillingham
1546 Mich. Todd, ex-canon of Brinkburn, chaplain there (Forster,
185). c.f. Felton.
1574 Edmund Willy, chaplain (Forster, 185). In 1578 excused
attendance at visitation. An ex-canon of Brinkburn. Died
in 1579 (SJ5. 22: 38, 41).
BYWELL ST. ANDREW (Corbridge deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Blanchland Abbey, then
passed to crown.
1535 John St amp e, canon, died.
1535 Henry Spragen canon of Blanchland, instituted (Reg. T. &t P. ,
111). May have been prior (Forster, 184). Died in 1564.
-450- 1564 Thos. Bron instituted.(Reg. T. fa P., 430). An ex-canon
of Blanchland (Forster, 184). Died in 1571. c.f. Whitfield.
1571 Edmund Robynson, M.A. instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 487;
Pat. Rolls, Eliz., V, 1653). Died in 157 5. c.f. Warkworth.
1575 Will. Ashton instituted (Reg. T. fa P. ,531). In 1578 present
at visitation; given more time to complete set task (S. S. 22;
30, 71).
SHOTLEY chapel in this parish
1578 Will Strother, a Scot, curate, had no licence. Not cited in
July (S. S. 22: 31, 72).
SLALEY was sometimes regarded as dependent on this parish but is
here treated as a distinct parish (q.v. ). (Hodgson, III, part 3,
1-2).
BYWELL ST. PETER (Corbridge deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory, then dean and chapter
of Durham.
1541 John Forster died.
1541 Rich. (als. Miles) Swalwell instituted (Reg. T. fa P., 175).
Had been a monk of Durham. In 1548 held a chantry in All
Hallows, Newcastle and recommended as assistant in St.
Nicholas' there (Forster, 183). Died in 1557.
1557 Thos. Bolton (als. Clarke) instituted (Durh. P. K. , D. fa C.
Reg. B. 28). Died in 1567.
1567 James Browne presented (ibid. , 224). Resigned the next year.
1568 Thos. Wilkinson presented (ibid. 239-40; Reg. T. fa P. , 465).
In 1578 excommunicated for non-appearance at visitation.
-451- In July he had fled (S.S. 22: 30, 33, 71).
1578 John Cornefurth, curate (ibid. 30, 33).
1578 (July) John Thewe, curate, given more time to complete set
task (ibid. 71). In 1580 referred to as "the black vicar"
(S. S. 2, CCCXXI).
WHITTONSTALL, chapel in this parish
1563 George Cowper, curate (B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, 192). In
1569 John Cowper, curate, charged with churching women
and marrying by the Latin rite during the rebellion (Durh.
Cath. Lib. Raine Ms. 124, f. 194). In 1578 he was ill
(S.S. 22; 31, 71).
CARHAM (Bamborough deanery)
Rectory belonged to Kirkham Priory, Yorks, and then passed
to crown. In Elizabeth's reign served by a stipendiary
priest. In 1565 parsonage was in ruins (N. C. H. XI, 16-17).
1578 Rich. Lee, curate, was ill and excused attendance at
visitation. Had no licence (S. S. 22: 40).
CHATTON (Bamborough deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Alnwick Abbey. In 1557
granted to Earl of Northumberland (Pat. Rolls, Mary, IV,
179). In 1566 vicarage and church in great decay (Alnwick
Mss. , Clarkson's Survey, Part 7, f. 15v).
1497 Will. Marshall, canon of Alnwick (N. C. H. , XIV, 198-9).
Died in 1549/50.
1550 John Lamberd instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 273).
•452- 1550 Hugh Eringby had letters of presentation, from crown
(Pat. Rolls, Ed. VI, III, 325).
1554 E.D. Dent presented (Pat. Rolls, Mary, I, 359).
1559 George Gardner presented (Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , I, 268).
None of the above three presentations seem to have taken
effect as in 1561 was presentation on Lamberd's death.
1561 Will. Heryson instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 395). Last abbot
of Alnwick, c.f. Bothal, Lesbury- Died in 1564.
1563 A Scottish curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 194).
1564 Hugh Erington instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 429). Maybe
identified with Eringby (see above). Died in 1576 (Randall,
State of the Churches).
1578 Ed. Calston present at visitation and performed set task.
(S.S. 22; 39, 76).
DODDINGTON, chapel in this parish
1563 Curate, a Scottish priest (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 194).
1578 (July) John Frere, performed set task (S. S. 22: 76).
CHILLINGHAM (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Alnwick Abbey, then advowson
passed to bp. of Durham.
1521 Alexander (L. and P. Ill, part 1, 3 01).
1548 Chris. Knight collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 271).
1554 John Graye collated (Reg. T. fa'P. , 300). Had been an
Austin friar of Newcastle (Arch. Ael, 1938, p. 105).
c.f. Brinkburn.
-453- 1570 Church sequestrated because incumbent, farmers and
occupiers refused to pay tithes and subsidies in time of
present queen and her predecessor (Durh. Cath. Lib. ,
Hunter Ms. XXXVII, f. 86v).
1578 Graye present at visitation, but was ill in July (S. S. 22;
38, 77).
CHOLLERTON (Corbridge deanery)
Vicarage. In 1556 crown presented, but bp. may have been
patron (Durh. Sth. Rd. , DR/XVIII/1).
1498 John Westmerland. Served until 1556 (Randal, State of the
Churches; S. S. 139, 191).
1556 Arthur Shaftoe instituted (Reg. T. &c P. , 315). Had dispen•
sation to hold two benefices (Pat. Rolls, Mary, III, 501).
Also held Stamfordham (q. v. ). In 1578 was excused atten•
dance at visitation, but bp. called on him to show his dispen•
sation for plurality. It was not accepted and Stamfordham
declared vacant, but at his death he still held two cures.
Was married (S. S. 22: 30, 71 -2).
1559 Chris. Lewes, curate, not present at visitation (P. R. O. ,
S.P. 12/10, 160v). c.f. Ryal (Stamfordham).
1563 Will. Bell, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 192v).
1578 Thos. Woodcock, curate, had no licence (S.S. 22: 30).
BIRTLEY chapel in this parish.
1563 Sir John Dickson, curate. In 1548 had been Lady priest at
Prudhoe (Forster, 197; N. C. H. , IV, 360). but 1563 John Cooke, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I92v).
1578 Vacant (S. S. 22; 30).
-454- KIRKHEATON Originally a detached chapelry of Chollerton, but later lost
its connection (N. C. H. IV, 384).
1563 A Scottish curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, 192v).
CHIPCHASE chapel in this parish
1563 John Younger, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, I92v).
GUNNERTON and COLVELL were also chapels in this parish (ibid.) as was SWINBURN (Hodgson, III, part 3, 1).
CORBRIDGE (Corbridge deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory, then dean and
chapter of Carlisle.
1528 Anth. Musgrave. Served until 1544 (S.S. 139, 191).
1544 Rich. Marshall instituted (Reg. T. 'fa P. , 220). In 1559 he
was not resident (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, I60v). In 1560 was
one of vicars general sede vac ante (Reg. T. fa P. , 380).
In 1578 present at visitation, but absent in July (S.S. 22:
29, 71). Died in 1588 (Forster, 199). Also rector of
Stainton (Co. Durh) (Reg. T. fa P. , 154).
1559 Ralph Eltringham, curate, not present at visitation (P. R. O. ,
S. P. 12/10, 160v). Had been a chantry priest here in 1548,
"well learned, of honest conversation" (P. R. O. , E/301/62).
c.f. Kirkhaugh.
1563 A Scottish curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 192).
1578 Thos. Lidaill, curate, had no licence (S. S. 22: 29).
HALT ON chapel in this parish.
1563 An English curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, 192).
1571 Patrick Franche, curate (S. S. 2, CCLXXVIII).
-455- 1578 David Lawson, a Scot, had no licence and needed more time
to complete set task (S. S. 22; 71).
CORSENSIDE (Bamborough deanery)
Rectory belonged to Holystone Priory. After dissolution
served by stipendiary priest. Often associated with Holy•
stone or Alwinton.
1563 A Scottish priest served here and at Holystone (B. L. Harl.
Ms. 594, f. 194).
1578 Ed. Thompson, curate, had no licence (S. S. 22; 35).
c.f. Widdington (Woodhorn) and Slaley.
1578 (July) No curate (ibid. , 76).
EDLINGHAM (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to priory, then dean and
chapter of Durham.
1528 Thos. Milne. Served until 1536 (S.S. 139, 192).
1536 Thos. Browne, instituted (ibid. , 192).
1547 John Tutyn S. T. B. instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 258; Durh.
P.K. , D. fa C. Reg. B. , 15). "Was an ex-monk of Durham
and held 8th stall in new chapter (Forster, 183). Resigned
in 1556.
1556 George Kinge instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 313). Died in 1570.
1570 Rich. Waren collated through lapse (Reg. T. fa P. , 474).
1578 Rich. Marrynell appeared at visitation and performed
set task (S. S. 22: 37, 76).
BOLTON chapel in this parish
1578 No curate (S. S. 22: 37, 78).
-456- EGLINGHAM (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged either to St. Albans Abbey or
its cell of Tynemouth. After dissolution bp. collated.
1557 Will. Heme B. A. presented (Pat. Rolls, Mary, III, 387).
c.f. Alnham.
1559 Robt. Claxton resigned.
1559 Thos. Benet collated (Reg. T. 'fa P. 358-9). Had been a
monk of Tynemouth (Forster, 181). In 1578 was infirm
(S.S. 22: 37).
1578 Lucas Davison, curate, had no licence (ibid.).
BRANDON chapel in this parish
1578 John Wishard, curate, had no licence, and failed to appear
in July (S.S. 22: 37, 77).
BEWICK chapel in this parish.
1578 No curate (S.S. 22: 37).
EAST LILBURN, chapel in this parish, served by a stipendiary priest
(N. C.H. , XIV, 365).
WEST LILBURN, chapel in this parish.
1538 Robt. Ogle, vicar (N. C. H. , XIV, 382).
1552 Ralph Wilcocks, vicar (S.S. 97, 159).
1578 Andrew Wright, a Scot, curate, excommunicated for non-
attendance at visitation (S. S. 22: 37, 41).
ELLINGHAM (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory of Durham. In 1557
advowson granted to Earl of Northumberland (Pat. Rolls,
Mary, IV, 179).
-457- 1512 Thos. Maxon. Served until 1536 (S.S. 139, 193).
1536 Will. Turpyn instituted (Reg. T. &i P. , 132). Resigned in
1538.
1538 Cuthbert Watson instituted (Reg. T. & P. , 148). Died in
1578 (S.S. 139, 193).
1563 Sir Thos. Rotherfurthe, a Scottish priest, served the cure
(B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I94v).
1578 John Nays mi th, curate, had no licence.
1578 (July) Robt. Copperthwaite, vicar, failed to appear at visitation
(S. S. 22: 37, 77).
SOUTH CHARLTON chapel in this parish
1563 Sir. Will. Harvye, a Scottish priest (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594,
f. I94v).
1578 No curate (S. S. 22: 37, 78).
NORTH CHARLTON chapel in this parish
1563 Sir David, a Scottish priest (B. L. Harl. 594, f. I94v).
1578 No curate (S.S. 22; 37, 78).
ELSDON (Deanery uncertain; Alnwick, Corbridge or Morpeth)
Rectory. Patron Lord Tailboys.
1519 Humphrey Gascoin (S.S. 139, 193). In 1532 was Master of
Greatham Hospital (Reg. T. & P. „ 29). In 1533 collated to
a prebend in Chester-le-Street church (ibid. 71). Died in
1540.
1540 Robt. Gulson instituted (Reg. T. &r P. , 177). Resigned in
1543.
-458- 1543 Will. Hall instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 207). In 1578 was
present at visitation (S^ S. 22; 35).
1555 Clement Colson, curate (S.S. 2, CXIIl). In 1570 (as Cockson)
was charged with absenting himself from episcopal synod
(Durh. Sth. Rd. DR/III /2, f. 191). In 1578 appeared at
visitation (S. S. 22; 35).
EMBLETON (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. In patronage of Merton College, Oxford.
1528 Anth. Walleis. Concerned in conspiracy to murder Sir
Thos. Clifford. Perhaps executed in 1538. (Durh. Cath.
Lib., Hunter Ms. Ill, 177; N. C.H. II, 69).
1538 John Merley instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 150). M. A. Also sub-
warden of Merton College; a canon of St. Stephen's West•
minster in 1542; treasurer of Wells Cathedral in 1543.
Died in Oct. 1543 (N. C. H. II, 69).
1544 Thos. Merley instituted (Randal, State of the Churches, 9).
1551 Thos. Palmer instituted (ibid). Fellow of Merton in 1545.
Deprived in 1565 (N. C. H. II, 69).
1565 Thos. BenyonM.A. instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 451). A
fellow of Merton (N. C.H. II, 69). In 1578 was present at
visitation (S. S. 22: 36).
1563 Robt. Wodde, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I93v).
ROCK chapel in this parish
1578 And. Haistings, a Scot, curate, had no licence.
1578 (July) George Pattison gave no account of set task (S.S. 22; 36, 77).
-459- RENNINGTON chapel in this parish
1578 Robt. Welesme, curate, had no licence, and in July gave
no account of set task (S. S. 22; 36, 77).
FELT ON (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Brinkburn Priory, then
passed to crown. c. 1526 Ed. Hooton (S. S. 139, 194). A canon of Brinkburn. Died
in 1547.
1547 John Lilborn instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 260). An ex-canon
of Alnwick (Forster, 184).
1554 Cuthbert Smythe presented (Pat. Rolls, Mary, II, 252).
Died in 1558.
1558 Mich. Tod instituted (ibid. IV, 246; Reg. T. fa P. 343).
An ex-canon of Brinkburn (q. v. ).
1561, 1563 Vicarage said to be vacant (Durh. PK, D.faC Reg.B, 134v; 1565
B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 192; P. R. O., S. P. 15/12, 272).
1568 Tod said to be here when murder committed in church
(Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , IV, 1530).
1573 Thos. Clerke instituted on death of last incumbent (Reg. T.
fa P. , 509). In 1578 appeared at visitation (S.'S. 22: 36).
c.f. Berwick, Ford, Norham.
LONGFRAMLINGTON, chapel in this parish
1578 John Earsdon, curate, gave no account of set task.
fS.S. 22: 77).
-460- FORD (Bamborough deanery)
Rectory. In earlier 16th century patrons were Carrs of
Ford, or Lord of Bothal. After 1561 crown presented.
1516 Cuthbert Ogle (S.S. 139, 194). Died in 1546. c.f. Bothal,
Ilderton, Kirknewton. Also held Stanhope, Co. Durham.
1546 Will. Colyngwood instituted (Reg. T. St P. , 243). In Dec.
ordained sub-deaeon on title of this benefice (ibid. , 246).
In 1559 failed to appear at visitation (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10,
161). Dead by Jan. 1561 as benefice then vacant (Durh. P.K. ,
D. & C. Reg. B. , 134v).
1561 John Robson instituted (Reg. T. h P. , 402; Pat Rolls, Eliz. ,
I, 414). Resigned in 1565. In 1569 said mass in Durham
cathedral during rebellion (Forster, 200).
1565 Will. Bradford M. A. instituted (Reg. T. & P. , 450; Pat.
Rolls, Eliz., Ill, 1812). Died in 1577.
1578 Thos. Clerke, present at visitation and was excused set
task (S. S. 22: 40, 77). c.f. Felton, Berwick, Norham.
1578 Robt. Watson, curate, failed to appear at visitation but in
July performed set task (ibid. ).
HALT WHISTLE (Corbridge deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Tynemouth Priory but bp.
collated to vicarage.
1535 John (als. Joseph) Ridley died. c.f. Simonburn.
1535 Nich. Lawes collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 120). Had held a prebenc
in Auckland church; resigned it in Jan 1536 (ibid. , 130). In
1554 was deprived, c.f. Shilbottle.
-461- 1554 Nich. Carhawe (als. Crawhall) collated (Reg. T. & P. , 299)
In 1562 suspended and later excommunicated for failure to
appear before bp. as ordered (Durh. Cath. Lib. , Hunter Ms
VI, 34). Deprived in 1564.
1564 Thos. Marshall collated (Reg. T. & P. , 437). Had been
curate of Beltingham (see below). In 1578 he was ill
(S.S. 22: 31, 71). Will dated 1581 (Durh. Sth. Rd. , Prob.
Reg. IV, 165).
1563 A Scottish curate (B. L. Harl. M.s. 594, f. 193).
1576 Chris. Ridley, curate (S. S. , 38, VII). In 1578 he had no
licence (S.S. 22: 31).
1581 Martin Liddell, curate (Durh. Sth Rd. , Prob. Reg. IV, 165)
BELTINGHAM, chapel in this parish
1563 Thos. Marshall, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms". 594, f. 193).
Moved to Haltwhistle (see above).
1582 No curate (SJ5. 22: 99).
LAMLEY, extra-parochial chapelry, linked with the priory there. In 1553
church granted to Earl of Northumberland who conveyed it
to Albany Featherstonehaugh (Hodgson, III, part 3, 96;
Pat. Rolls, Ed. VI, V, 180-1).
1578 John Douglas, a Scot, curate (S. S. 22; 31).
HARTBURN (Morpeth deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to St. Alban's Abbey. Bp
collated to vicarage.
1500 Gerard Lilburn (S.S. 139, 195). Died in 1539.
1539 John Brandling collated (Reg. T. P. , 159). -462- 1544 Robt. Bushell collated (ibid. 228). Resigned in 1545.
1545 Ralph Hall (als. Todd) LL. B. collated (ibid. 234). In 1554
Chris. Robynson was presented by crown on a vacancy said
to be due to death (Pat. Rolls, Mary, II, 3 5). He does not
occur in the Durham records. Todd was vicar in 1563
(B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 193). Died in 1569. c.f. Woodhorn.
1569 Will. Stevynson, S.T.B. collated (Reg. T. fa P., 469). In
1561 had been instituted to 9th prebend at Durham; in 1562
collated to Gainford. At Hartburn brought a charge of dilapi•
dation v. Todd's executors, but lost the case. Died in 1575
in possession of all three benefices (Reg. T. St P. , 394, 415,
529, 533; Durh. Sth. Rd. DR/III/2, 167; DR/V/2, I96v).
1575 Rich. Stonclvf collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 527).
1576 Rich. Handcock instituted (ibid. , 537). In 1578 was present
at visitation; excused set task because of his learning
(S. S. 22: 34, 76).
1539 A curate here (Reg. T. fa P. , 159).
1563 A Scottish curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 193).
1578 Thos. Anderson, curate.
1578 (July) John Wood, curate, performed set task (S. S. 22: 34, 75).
c.f. Shilbottle.
WITTON chapel in this parish
1548 Math. Swan, chantry priest here (P. R. O. , E/301/62). In
1563 was curate here (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 193).
1578 Thos. Smythe, curate, gave no account of set task (S. S. 22;
34, 76). Had been an Austin friar of Newcastle (Arch Ael.
1938, 1 05). -463- CAMMO, HARTERTQN and THORNTON, chapels in this parish, often linked.
1563 Harterton and Cammo, a Scottish curate (B.L. Harl. Ms. 594,
f. 193).
1578 John Barker, curate of Cammo and Harterton performed set
task, but earlier in year Cammo and Thornton chapels were
said to be in decay (S. S. 22; 75, 34).
HEDDON ON THE WALL (Newcastle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Blanchland Abbey, then passed
to crown.
1543 Chris. Cowper died.
1543 Ed. Clemetson instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 201). Died in 1548.
1548 Geoff. Glenton instituted (ibid. , 264). Also a chantry priest
in Chester le Street (Forster, 197). Died in 1571 (ibid.).
1578 James Becke present at visitation but in July needed more
time to complete set task (S. S. 22; 44, 71). c.f. Kirkhaugh,
Ovingham, Kirkharle.
1578 Nich. Bonyngton, curate, had no licence (ibid. , 44). c.f.
Tweedmouth (Holy Island).
HEXHAM (Hexhamshire)
Before dissolution probably served by one of the canons of
the Abbey there. Provision after 1536 uncertain. In accounts
for 1535-8 a pension was set aside for chaplain or curate
here (P. R. O. , E. 315/281, f. 12).
1567 John Meke, curate (N.C. H. , III, 169). c.f. Morpeth.
1568 Lease of rectory; provision for £13-6-8 p. a. for vicar
(Pat. Rolls, Eliz., IV, 1500).
-464- HOLY ISLAND (Bamborough deanery)
Part of officialty of dean and chapter of Durham. Rectory
appropriated to monastery. Only a curacy here.
1543 Church granted to Thos. Sparke, last Prior of Holy Island
and suffragan bp. of Berwick (Raine, North Durham, 133).
In 1550 and 1560 church was used as a storehouse (ibid.)
In 1563 Sparke was 'sick in the palsye' (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594,
f. 195). Died in 1572 (Reg. T. fa P. , 499, 501).
1578 John Hilton, curate, had no licence.
1578 (July) James Forster, curate, performed set task (S.S. 22; 46, 77).
(See below, Tweedmouth).
TWEEDMOUTH, dependent chapelry.
1555 Rich. Atkinson (S.S. 2, CX).
1563 Clement Allandson (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 195). Also occurs
in 157 5 (Raine, North Durham, 245).
1578 James Forster, excommunicated for non-appearance at
visitation (See above, Holy Island).
157 8 (July) Nich. Bonnyngton performed set task (S.S. 22: 41, 77).
c.f. Heddon.
KYLOE dependent chapel ry
1563 A Scottish curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 195).
1578 George Johnson had no licence. In July excused performance
of set task (S. S. 22:4l, 77). c.f. Bolam.
AN CROFT dependent chapelry
1563 A Scottish curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 195).
1578 Laur. Donkyn had no licence. In July gave no account of set
task (S^_S. 22: 41, 77).
-465- LP WICK dependent chapelry
1563 A Scottish curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 195).
1578 John Wood, excommunicated for non-appearance at visitation.
1578 (July) Thos. Savage, given more time to complete set task (S. S. 22:
41, 77). c.f. Cornhill (Norham).
HOWICK (Alnwick deanery)
Rectory. Annexed to archdeaconry of Northumberland; in
gift of bp.
1531 Robt. Davell, archdeacon (Reg. T. fa P. , 49). Also rector of
Ryton (ibid., 339). Master of St. Mary's Hospital, Newcastle,
and held prebends in Norton, York and Exeter. Also vicar of
Bedlington (q. v. ). Died in 1558 (ibid. , 366).
1558 Will. Carter S. T. P. Had previously held a prebend in Darling•
ton, rectories of Redmarshall and Bishop Wearmouth (Reg.
T. fa P. , 198, 221, 250, 251). In 1559 deprived for refusal to
subscribe (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 38-9). In 1561 bound to stay
within ten miles of Thirsk; "not unlearned, but very stubborn
and to be considered" (Cal. S. P. Pom. Add. Eliz. , XI, 45).
In 1571 arrived at English college, Douai, died in 1572 at
Mechlin (Forster, 189).
1561 Will. King, M.A. (Gee, Eliz. , Clergy, App. II). Apparently
deprived in 1566. In 1568 a case was brought against him of
plurality and non-residence in which he was said to hold
Westham (London), Atterbourne (Norwich) and a prebend in
Canterbury. He appealed to the court at York, to no avail
(Durham,Misc. Ch. 424, f. 295; Hunter Ms. VI, 145; -466- XXXVII, 40; SthRd. , DR/III/2, ff. 32, 53; Borthwick CP.,
G. 1355).
1566 Ralph Levir, M. A. collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 452). Also held
Washington (co. Durh. ) and from 1567 the 5th prebend in
Durham (ibid. , 449, 459). In 1572 refused to summon North•
umberland clergy to a visitation and was excommunicated
(Durh. Misc. Ch. 424, f. 284v). In 1573 resigned rectory
and archdeaconry (Reg. T. fa P. , 514). He had been an exile
in Mary's reign.
1573 Francis Bunnye M. A. collated (ibid. ). Also held 8th prebend
in Durham.
1563 Robt. Ladyman, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 19lv). In
1567 said to have been there for 46 years (Borthwick, C. P. ,
G. 1355).
1578 Chris. Pearson, curate, had no licence, and in July gave no
account of set task (S. S. 22: 36, 77).
ILDERTON (Bamborough deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Kirkham Priory, Yorks, then
passed to crown.
1523 Cuthb. Ogle (N. C.H. XIV, 263). Resigned in 1538. c.f. Bothal,
Kirknewton, Ford . Also held Stanhope, Co. Durh.
1538 Edmund Hudson, instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 153).
1541 John Blackett. Earl of Rutland's council was ordered to look
into his case; he was disturbed in possession of the vicarage
by Sir Thos. Grayme, priest (L. and P. XV, 166, ii).
-467- 1551 Ralph Richardson instituted, on death of last (unnamed)
incumbent (Reg. T. fa, P. , 284). Appeared at visitation in
1578 (S.S. 22; 38).
INGRAM (Alnwick deanery).
Rectory. Patronage exercised by Dentons, Swinburns and
Ogles in turn.
1532 Cuthb. Ogle presented (L. and P. , V, part 1, 207 (19)) but on
death in 1533 is called John.
1533 John Shaires instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 63). In 1544 received
licence to hold 2nd benefice; also chaplain to Earl of Cumber•
land (F1JXR- , 230; Durh. Prob. Reg. IV, 22v). In 1563 cure
served by a Scottish priest (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 194). In
1565 a monition issued to Shares for his absence from Ingram
without licence. Had been residing at Uldale, Carl. dioc. (q.v
and had provided no suitable minister in his place (Durh. Cath.
Lib., Hunter Ms. VI, 151). Deprived in 1571.
1571 Chris. Watson. Deprived in 1577 (N.C.H. XIV, 461; S. S.
139, 197).
1578 Bernard Vincent, excused attendance at visitation. No curate
(S.S. 22: 37, 77).
KIRKHARLE (Morpeth deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Blanchland Abbey, then passed
to crown.
1541 Peter Dawson died.
1541 Roland May instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 178).
-468- 1553 James Becke presented (Pat. Rolls, Ed. VI, V, 124).
c.f. Kirkhaugh, Heddon, Ovingham.
1559 Thos. Whynne (Hodgson, II, part 1, 236).
1561, 1563 Vacant (Durh. P. K. , D. & C. Reg. B, 121; B.L. Harl. Ms. 1565
594, f. 193). In 1565 had been vacant for four years (P. R. O. ,
S.P. 15/12, 272).
1578 Vicarage still vacant.
1578 Thos. Bawynny, curate, had no licence. In July was neither
vicar nor curate (S. S. 22; 35, 76).
KIRKHAUGH (Corbridge deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of barons of Hilton.
1501 John Forest (Hodgson III, part 3, 65).
1552 George Cuthbert (ibid. ). In 1557 was a minor canon of Durham
(Forster, 187). Died in 1558.
1558 James Becke instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 338). Resigned in 1577.
c.f. Heddon, Kirkharle, Ovingham.
1578 Hugh Walles. In July given more time to complete set task
(S.S. 22: 30, 71).
1563 Ralph Eltringham, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 193).
c.f. Corbridge.
KIRKNEWTON, als. NEWTON IN GLENDALE (Bamborough deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Kirkham Priory, then passed
to crown. In 1557 granted to Earl of Northumberland (Pat.
Rolls, Mary, IV, 179).
1528 Cuthbert Ogle (S.S. 139, 197). Died in 1545. c.f. Bothal,
Ford, Ilderton. Also held Stanhope, Co. Durh.
-469- 1545 Robt. Bullock instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 241). An ex-friar of
Newcastle (Forster, 187). Died in 1554.
1554 John Hall instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 293). In 1561 he had a
Scottish curate there (B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I94v). c.f.
Alwinton, Wooler.
1578 Vacant.
James Austwicke, curate, excommunicated for not appearing
at visitation. In July Randall Dodd, curate, gave no account
of set task (S. S. 22; 39, 41, 77-8).
FENTON chapel in this parish.
1578 John Hall, curate, had no licence. Vacant in July (S. S. 22;
39, 78).
KIRKWHELPINGTON (Corbridge or Morpeth deanery)
Vicarage. Despite grant of advowson to Earl of Northumber•
land in 1557 (Pat. Rolls, Mary, IV, 179) it seems the bp.
usually collated.
1540 Rich. Algood. Was official of archdeacon of Northumberland
(Forster, 187; Hunter Mss. VI, 231; III, 246). Died in 1557.
1557 Will Reseley collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 326). In 1565 seques•
trated as Reseley had been absent for six months and not
attended visitation. Deprived later in that year (Hunter Ms.
XXXVII, 53, 66-8).
1565 Ralph Graye collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 444). In 1578 appeared
at visitation and performed set task (S. S. 22; 34, 75).
-470- KNARSDALE (Corbridge deanery)
Rectory. In crown patronage.
1519 Robt. Patonson (Hodgson III, part 3, 81).
1536 Chris. Wall instituted (Reg. T.: fa P. , 134). Resigned in 1558.
1558 Robt. Tesdaill instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 332; Pat. Rolls,
Mary, III, 501). In 1559 not present at visitation (P. R. O. ,
S.P. 12/10, 161). In 1578 was ill (S.S. 22: 30, 71).
LESBURY (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Alnwick Abbey, then passed
to crown.
1531 Robt. Kendall resigned. A canon, now installed as abbot of
Cockersand (Reg. T. fa P. , 47).
1531 Thos. Wynfield, canon of Alnwick, instituted (ibid. , 48). Had
been chaplain at Alnwick (q. v. ). Died in 1556.
1556 Ed. Adthe instituted (ibid. , 317). In 1548 was chaplain in
Durham Castle (Forster, 189). Will dated 1565 includes
bequest to his successor, Taylor (Durh. Prob. Reg. II, 225).
But 1549 Sir Robt. Henryson, late abbot of Alnwick (c.f. Bothal,
Chatton) is described as vicar.(H. M. C. Rutland, I, 37, 39).
He had shared a grant of the next advowson in 1535 (Reg.
T. fa P. , 210).
1559 Robt. Taylor presented (Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , I, 125). In 1578
excommunicated for not attending visitation (S.S. 22; 36, 41).
Deprived by 1579 (Randall, State of the Churches).
1578 John Ears don, curate (S. S. 22: 36).
1578 (July) Chris. Watson, curate (ibid. , 78). c.f. Ulgham (Morpeth).
-471- LONG BENTON (Newcastle deanery)
Vicarage. Advowson belonged to Balliol College, Oxford.
1548 John Smyth M. A. resigned.
1548 Robt. Thompson instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 268). Died in 1570.
1570 Edmund Stapleton collated due to lapse (Reg. T. fa P. , 473).
In 1548 had been chantry priest of Sedgefield, Co. Durh. ,
curate there in 1560 and 1563. Curate of Monkwearmouth in
1571. Will dated 1571 says he is sick of the plague (Forster,
200) but
1572 John Killingworthe instituted on Stapleton's resignation (Reg.
T. fa P. , 498). In 1578 present at visitation and performed
set task (S.S. 22: 43, 70).
LONG HORSLEY (Morpeth deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Brinkburn Priory, cure served
by canons. 1557 advowson granted to Earl of Northumberland
(Pat. Rolls, Mary, IV, 179).
1557 Robt. London als. Lighton instituted. (Reg. T. fa P. , 331).
An ex-monk of Tynemouth. In 1569 made a submission to
Bp. Pilkington (S.S. 22; 134-5). In 1578 present at visitation
and performed set task (S. S. 22: 35, 76). Will dated 1584
(ibid.: App. XIII).
LONGHOUGHTON (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Had belonged to Alnwick Abbey; canons served
cure. 1557 advowson granted to Earl of Northumberland
(Pat. Rolls, Mary, IV, 179). In 1567 said to have been
-472- dependent on Lesbury and erected into a parish church by
Abbot Herison at the dissolution (Alnwick Mss. Clarkson's
Survey, vol. 5, lv).
1539 Sir Cuthb. Dawson, canon of Alnwick (ibid. ; Forster, 184).
Sir. Ed. Hedgeson (Alnwick Mss. op. cit. ).
1551 Thos. Thompson instituted (ibid. ; Reg. T. fa P. , 285; Pat.
Rolls, Ed. VI, IV, 72). In 1559 not present at visitation
(P. R. O. , S.P. 12/10, 161). Died in 1575. c.f. Berwick.
1575 Thos. Davison instituted (Reg. T. fa P., 521). In 1578
present at visitation and performed set task (S.S. 22; 36, 76).
MELDON (Alnwick deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of dean and chapter of Durham.
1516 Ed. Fenwick. Served until 1573 when he died (S.S. 139, 199).
1573 ~ Thos. Davison collated due to lapse (Reg. T. fa P. 505).
Resigned in 1575.
1575 Henry Duxfield instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 528).
In 1578 was present at visitation and performed set task
(S.S. 22: 33, 75). c.f. Bolam.
MITFORD (Morpeth deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Lanercost Priory and in 1560
granted to Math. Ogle, but bp. of Durham collated to living
(Pat. Rolls, Eliz., I, 289).
1531 Miles Huddleston resigned.
1531 Thos. Burton, B. D. collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 38-9). In 1534
became master of Elishaw hospital. In 1535 was bp's com-
-473- missary in Northumberland (Reg. T. fa P. , 93, 102, 128).
Died in 1546. c. f. Woodhorn.
1546 Mr. John Crawforth S. T. P. collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 245).
From 1542 held 1st stall in Durham. Also held a prebend in
Chester le Street (ibid. , 190). Had been warden of Francis•
cans of Newcastle (Forster, 185). In 1559 at visitation asked
time to consider, refused to subscribe (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10,
33). However he later submitted. In 1560 one of vicars
general sede vac ante. Resigned in 1560; died in 1562
(Hunter Ms. VI, 205; S.S. 2, CXLI).
1561 Roger Venys collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 403). Ordained in 1559
(ibid. , 367). Involved in 1569 rebellion (P. R. O. , K. B./29/
206, Hil. 13 Eliz., 16). Also charged with gross neglect of
duty. In 1570 had been absent for a year; had left a Scottish
priest there but he was discharged by the archdeacon. Venys
was 'absent among the rebels'. Sir Thos. Goodhusband was
serving the cure (Durh. DR/V/2, 205 ff; DR/III/ 2, 76;
Hunter Ms. XVIII, 27v). Deprived in 1570. Was at Rheims
in 1579, later returned to England, in 1588 listed as "an old
priest". (Forster, 194).
1570 Will. Duxfield collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 477). Had been helping
to serve cure in Venys's absence. Resigned in 1572. c.f.
Bothal, Sheepwash.
1572 Gavin Bron collated (Reg. T. fa P. 504). Deprived in 1575.
1575 Will. Herte collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 525). In 1578 appeared
at visitation but needed more time to complete set task
(S.S. 22: 34, 76).
-474- 1531 Alex. Brown, curate (Reg. T. fa P. , 39). c.f. Sheepwash.
1575 Thos. Goodhusband, curate (ibid. , 525), see above. May-
have been Master of Morpeth Grammar School in 1548
(P. R. O. , E/301/62).
MORPETH (Morpeth deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of Lord Dacre.
1533 Mr. John Dacre, rector, ordained priest (Reg. T. fa P. , 65).
In 1537 dispensation for plurality. Also held Skelton and
Graystoke , Cumb. (q. v. ) and Were (lines.). In 1565 had
dispensation for three years if paid a suitable minister in his
place (Hunter Ms. VI, 211-2). in 1559 non-resident and failed
to appear before commissioners (P. R. O. , S.P. 12/10, l6l).
Died in 1567. After death complaint of dilapidation of chancel
and rectory (Hunter Ms. VI, 215).
1567 Thos. Warwick instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 456). In 1568
dispensed to hold Morland (Carl. dioc. ) as well. Also
chaplain to Lord Scrope (Hunter Ms. VI, 211). In 1578
excused set task because of acknowledged learning (S. S. 22;
76).
1548 Thos. Jackson 'bound to daily service' in Morpeth church
(Forster, 183). c.f. Tynemouth.
1559 Ed. Troutbecke, curate, absent from visitation (P. R. O. ,
S.P. 12/10, 161). c.f. Tynemouth, Whitfield.
1563 John Meake, curate, a Scot (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 192).
c.f. Hexham.
-475- 1578 Thos. Middleton, curate, performedsettaskbuthad.no
licence (S. S. 22: 33, 75).
ULGHAM chapel in this parish
1563 Chris. Watson, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 192).
c.f. Lesbury.
1578 John Hutchenson, had no licence.
1578 (July) John Wray, gave no account of set task (S. S. 22: 33, 76).
NEWBORN (Newcastle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory and advowson belonged to bp. of Carlisle.
1532 Mr. Rich. Senoys warned to come into residence (Reg. T. fa P.
27). Died in 1533.
1533 Ed. Collys instituted (ibid. , 82).
1557 Giles Robynson instituted on death of last incumbent (ibid. , 333).
In 1559 absent from visitation (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 160v).
In 1563 he had a Scottish curate there (B.L. Harl. Ms. 594,
f. I9lv). In 1565 was ordered to return to his cure and
appear before Consistory Court. Had been absent for several
years. Deprived in 1572 (Hunter Ms. VI, 5; Raine Ms. 124,
204v; DR/V/2, 207).
1572 Robt. Grenwell instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 502). Resigned in
1573. c.f. Bedlington.
1573 Will. Deane instituted (ibid. 510). In 1574 was ordered to
reside on pain of deprivation (Hunter Ms. VI, 7).
1578 Mich. Frisell, curate, had no licence. No vicar mentioned.
1578 (July) John Comefurth, vicar, given more time to complete set
task (S.S. 22: 44, 71).
-476- DISHINGTON chapel in this parish
1563 John Blythe, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 19W).
NEWCASTLE ST. NICHOLAS (Newcastle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory and advowson belonged to bp. of Carlisle.
1536 John Heron (als. Heryng) LL. D (S.S. 139, 201). In 1541
given licence to negotiate for a pension with Mr. Nich.
MorreyLL.B. if he resigned (Reg. T. P. , 183). Died in
1543.
1543 Henry Aglionby, S. T. P. instituted (ibid. , 211). In 1549
deprived for non-payment of tithes.
1549 Will. Purye, M.A. instituted (ibid. , 272). A prebendary of
Carlisle.
1553 Will. Salkeld, M.A. Also occurs in 1558 (Forster 200;
Reg. T. h P. , 340). Died in 1568.
1568 John Magbray instituted (Reg. T. P. , 466). A Scot; an
ex-Cistercian of Glenluce; fled to England c. 1549. Went
into exile in Frankfurt under Mary. In 1559 returned to
England. Was bp. of Carlisle's chaplain; also held Billingham
Co. Durh. , and Crosthwaite, Carl. dioc. (q. v. ) (Reg. T. & P. ,
453; Dumf. Trans. 3rd ser. xxxvi, pp. 67-77; ix, pp. 158-68;
Garrett, Marian Exiles, 223). In 1578 excused attendance at
visitation. At some time in 1578 he resigned, but soon
became repossessed and held Newcastle at his death, c. 1584
(S.S. 22; passim).
1570 Thos. Keye (als. Kay) assistant there (P. R. O. , E. 178/3265).
In 1578 had no licence and needed more time to complete set
task (S.S. 22: 42, 71).
-477- ALL HALLOWS, chapel in this parish
1563 Robt. Herte, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 19W). An ex-
Franciscan of Newcastle (Forster, 186).
1570 Will. Bron, assistant (P. R. O. , E. 178/3265). He had been a
chantry priest here in 1548 (P. R. O. , E301 /62). In 1578
he was ill.
1578 Cuthb. Ewbanke, curate, excused attendance at visitation
and given more time to complete set task (S. S. 22; 42, 70-1).
ST. JOHN'S chapel in this parish
1563 John Hayton (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I9lv).
1570 Ed. Maxwell, assistant (P. R. O. , E. 178/3265).
1569 George Gray (Durh. Sth Rd. DR/III/2, 184). In 1578 had no
licence and in July gave no account of set task; pronounced
contumacious (S. S. 22: 42, 70-1).
ST. ANDREW'S, chapel in this parish
1563 Oliver Eshe, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 19W). In 1565
also curate of St. Giles, Durham. Suspected of some part in
1569 rebellion (Forster, 194). Dead by 1570.
1570 Ralph Wright, assistant (P. R. O. , E. 178/ 3265).
1578 Bertram Cougham present at visitation but needed more time
to complete set task (S. S. 22: 42, 70-1). c.f. Branxton.
GOSFORTH, chapel in this parish
1559 Vic. of Newcastle ordered to provide able curate within two
weeks (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 42).
1563 No incumbent (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I9lv).
-478- 157 8 Humfrey Sicomer, curate of South Gosforth, had no licence
and needed more time to complete set task.
John Grainger, curate of North Gosforth had no licence
(S.S. 22: 43, 70-1).
CRAMLINGTON, chapel in this parish
1563 John Bay, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. l9lv).
1578 Chris. Palmer excommunicated for failure to attend visitation
(S.S. 22: 43, 71).
NORHAM (Bamborough deanery)
Vicarage. Part of officiality of dean and chapter of Durham
which held advowson after priory.
1498 Robt. Turpyn (S, S. 139, 203). Died in 1537.
1537 Robt. Selby instituted (Durh. P. K. , Priory Reg. V, 262,
264v; Reg. T. & P. , 141). Died in 1565. c.f. Berwick.
1565 Laurence Pilkington collated due to lapse (Reg. T. & P. , 446).
Resigned in 1568.
1568 Thos. Clerk instituted (ibid. ). Resigned in 1573. c.f. Berwick
Felton, Ford.
1573 Robt. Baker instituted (ibid. , 515). In 1578 performed set
task (S^S. 22: 40, 76-7).
1565 Rich. Leye, curate (Durh. P.K. , D. & C. Reg. B. 209)
CORNHILL chapel in this parish
1578 Thos. Savage, curate, failed to appear and had no letters of
ordination; excommunicated (S.S. 22; 40-1). c.f. Lowick
(Holy Island).
1578 (July) Patrick French, a Scot, performed set task (S.S. 22; 76-7).
c.f. Bamborough. -479- OVINGHAM (Corbridge deanery)
Vicarage. Belonged to Hexham Priory of which it was a cell.
In 1550's and 1571 patron was Philip Scudamor (Durh. Sth. Rd.
D R/XVIII/1).
1532 Thos. Towlande died.
1532 Will. Northon, canon of Hexham, instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 60).
Died in 1567.
1567 Will. Brigham collated, due to lapse (ibid. , 460). Between
1566 and 1573 the vicar, most probably Brigham, was inhibited
from serving because of non-payment of synodals (Durh.
Hunter Ms. XXXVII, 50v). In 1569 and 70 involved in cases
of marrying without banns (Durh. Sth. Rd. DR/V/2, 168v;
DR/III/2, I84ff. , 192). Died in 1571.
1571 James Becke instituted (Reg. T. fa P. ,491). In 157 8 was
present at visitation but needed more time to complete set
task (S. S. 22: 30, 71). c.f. Heddon, Kirkharle, Kirkhaugh.
In 1579 the church fabric was in great decay and service not
possible in wet weather (S. S. 22; 126).
PONT ELAND (Newcastle deanery)
Vicarage. In patronage of Merton College, Oxford.
1553 Ed. Bell M. A. instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 297). A fellow of
Merton in 1537 (Forster, 189). Resigned in 1556.
1556 Rich. Hartborn instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 307). In 1551 a
fellow of Merton (Forster, 190). Ordained in 1556 (Reg. T.
fa P. , 310-1). In 1559 absent from visitation and either
deprived or resigned. Charged with saying mass during 1569
rising. In 1581 at Louvain or Cologne (Forster, 190). -480- 1559 Thos. Halyman instituted (Reg. T. fa. P. , 364). In 1548 been
chantry priest at Chester le Street (Forster, 190). In 1559
not present at visitation (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, lOOv). In
1565 licenced to be non-resident because of old age and
infirmity (Hunter Ms. VI, 11). Successor probably appointed
in 1567 (ibid. , Forster, 190).
1570 Rich. Androk. Incomplete entry about his collation to the
vicarage (Reg. T. fa P. , 471). In 1578 (as Hancocke) present
at visitation; probably of acknowledged learning (S. S. 22;
43, 71).
ROTHBURY (Alnwick deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of bps. of Carlisle who made many
grants of advowson. In 1565 an inquiry held as to who had
right for next turn (Hunter Ms. VI, 159; XXXVII, 37, 74).
1523 Thos. Magnus, S. T. P. (S. S. , 139, 205). Also a canon of
Windsor and of Lincoln, and archdeacon of the East Riding
(ibid. 82). Died in 1550.
1550 Roger Watson, S. T. P. instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 280).
Monk of Durham, then prebendary of 2nd stall. In 1559 only
prebend to subscribe outright; appointed deputy by visitors
(P. R. O. , S.P. 12/10, 32v; Reg. T. fa P. , 370). Also held
a cure in Co. Durham. Died in 1561 (Durh. Prob. Reg. II,
17-18).
1561 Ed. Mitchell, LL.B instituted (Reg. T. ' fa P. , 408). Died in
1566. Also a canon of Carlisle and vicar of Aspatria (Carl,
dioc. ), (q. v. ).
-481- 1566 George Nevel (Neville) S. T. P. instituted.(Reg. T. P. , 454).
Died in 1567. Also held living in Exeter and Morland, Bolton
and Salkeld (q. v. ) in Carl. dioc. ; archdeacon of Carlisle.
1567 Will. Talentyre M.A. instituted (Reg. T.& P., 464). In
1578 excommunicated for non-appearance at visitation, but
in July excused performance of set task (S. S. 22; 40, 77).
1563 George Stub, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I93v).
1578 Will. Sowerby, curate had no licence, but in July performed
set task (S.S. 22: 40, 67).
SHEEPWASH (Morpeth deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of Lords of Ogle and Bothal.
1544 Anth. Wake instituted (Reg. T. h P. , 224). Died in 1548.
1548 Alex. Brown instituted (ibid. 265). In 1531 had been curate
of Mitford. Deprived in 1555.
1555 Thos. Ogle instituted (ibid. , 304). In 1559 was non-resident,
did not attend visitation.(P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 161). Died
in 1571. c.f. Shilbottle.
1571 Will. Duxfield instituted (Reg. T. & P. , 486). c.f. Bothal,
Mitford.
SHILBOTTLE (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Alnwick Abbey, then passed
to crown.
1497 Robt. Clarke (S. S. 139, 26). A canon of Alnwick. Died in
1538.
1538 George Wilkinson instituted (Reg. T. & P. , 145). Ex-canon
of Alnwick, c.f. Alnham. -482- 1554 Nich. Lawes presented (Pat. Rolls, Mary, II, 214).
c.f. Haltwhistle.
1560 Thos. Ogle presented (Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , I, 269). But in
Jan. 1561 said to be vacant (Durh. P. K. , D. & C. Reg. B. ,
134v). Institution recorded in March 1561 (Reg. T. P. ,
398). Died in 1571. c.f. Sheepwash.
1571 John Lademan instituted (ibid. , 485). In 1578 was present
at visitation and performed set task (S. S. 22; 36, 76).
1563 John Wood, curate, a Scot (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I93v).
c.f. Hartburn.
SIMONBURN (Corbridge deanery)
Rectory. In crown patronage.
1532 Mr. Robt. RydleyS.T.P. resigned (Reg. T. & P. , 58).
1532 John Rydley instituted (ibid. , 59). Died in 1535. c.f.
Haltwhistle.
1535 Nich. Harborne instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 124). Died in
1567.
1567 Will. Browne presented (Pat. Rolls, Eliz. IV, 64). No trace
of institution.
1567 Dec. David Edwards M.A. instituted (Reg. T. St P. , 462). Died in
1573.
1573 Robt. Cuthbert instituted (ibid. , 506; Pat. Rolls, Eliz., V,
3145). In 1578 needed more time to complete set task
(S.S. 22: 30, 71).
1563 George Thomson, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I92v).
At death in 1567 also curate of Medomsley Co. Durh
(Forster, 201). -483- 1578 Will. Watson, curate, had no licence (S.S. 22: 30).
HA UGH TON and WARK. Ancient chapel ries of Simonburn; fell into decay-
in 16th century. Haughton rebuilt in early 17th century. In
1760 a chapel was desired at Wark, four miles from mother
church as Bellingham could not be reached when the North
Tyne was up (N. C. H. XV, 201, 296).
FALSTON a chapel in 1542 used for private masses (B. L. Cott. Ms.
Calig. B.8).
BELLINGHAM Chapel in this parish. In 1542 was the chapel for the whole
of Tynedale.
1525 Ed. Todd and John Aide, priests here (L and P. , IV, part 1,
429).
1563 Ed. Miller, curate, aScot(B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, I92v).
1578 Anth. Barro, curate, not present at visitation (S. S. 22;
30, 71). c.f. Warden.
SLALEY (Corbridge deanery)
Served by a stipendiary priest. Rectory had belonged to Hex•
ham Priory; in 1568 leased to John Foster who paid vicar
(Pat. Rolls, Eliz., IV, 1500).
1563 A Scottish curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 192).
1578 Cuthb. Pattenson, curate, a Scot, had no letters of ordination,
no licence, and was ordered to serve no more until he was
licensed (S.S. 22: 31).
1578 (July) Ed. Thompson, curate, absent from visitation (ibid. 71).
c.f. Corsenside, Widdington (Woodhorn).
-484- STAMFORDHAM (Corbridge deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Hexham Priory; served by
canons, then passed to crown.
1547 John Hog resigned (Reg. T. fa P. , 266).
1547 Arth. Shaftoe instituted (ibid. ). Also held Chollerton (q. v. )
and was some doubt about his dispensation for plurality.
In 1565 was official of archdeacon of Northumberland (Hunter
Ms., VI, 5). In 1578 was in prison (S. S. 22:31). Died in
1582; was married (Forster, 191).
1578 James Brown, curate, excommunicated for non-attendance
(S.S. 22; 31).
RYAL chapel in this parish
1563 Chris. Lewes, curate (B.L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 193).
c.f. Chollerton.
1582 No curate (S. S. 22: 99).
STANNINGTON (Morpeth deanery)
Vicarage. Bp. collated.
1534 John Hykson resigned.
1534 Steph. Halydayne collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 97). Resigned in
1558.
1558 Chris. Thorabye collated (ibid. 399). In 1569 he made a
submission to bp. Pilkington (S. S. 22; 134-5). In 1578 present
at visitation and performed set task (ibid. 34, 75).
ST. JOHN'S LEE (Hexhamshire)
Parochial chapelry. Church situated in Acomb township.
At dissolution a curate was receiving £4 p. a. (P. R. O. , -485- E. 315/281). In 1568 the rectory, late of Hexham Priory,
was leased to John Foster.. who was to pay the curate
£6-13-4 (Pat. Rolls, Eliz. , IV, 1500).
THOCKRINGTON
Rectory. Was endowment of prebend in York cathedral.
Served by stipendiary priest (N. C. H. IV, 388).
TYNEMOUTH (Newcastle deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory there; parish church
was nave of Priory church, within the castle. Advowson
passed to crown.
1533 Mr. Ed. FeldeS.T.P. resigned (Reg. T. &t P. , 79). c.f.
Whalton.
1533 Mr. Will. Hobson M. A. instituted (ibid. 80). Died in 1540.
1540 Oliver Selby instituted (ibid. 171). In 1559 he did not appear
at visitation (P. R. O. , S. P. 12/10, 160v). Dead by Dec. 1574
(Reg. T. &c P. , 518). c.f. Branxton.
1578 John Knightley needed more time to complete set task
(S.S. 22; 71).
1563 Thos. Jackson, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. 19W).
c.f. Morpeth.
1578 Ed. Troutbecke, curate, had no licence (S. S. 22; 43). c.f.
Morpeth, Whitfield.
EARSDON chapel in this parish
1578 Leonard Hall, curate, excommunicated for non-appearance
at visitation . Also curate of Seaton Delaval, Co. Durh.
(S.S. 22: 44).
-486- 1578 (July) Thos. Anderson, curate, performed set task (ibid. 70).
WARDEN (Corbridge deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory and advowson belonged to Hexham Priory,
then passed to crown.
1539 James Whyteskyll deprived.
1539 Ed. Dent instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 161). Died in 1558.
1558 John Oliver instituted (ibid. 353). Had been curate at Haydon
Bridge (see below). Died in 1574.
1574 Thos. Crookeman instituted (ibid. 517).
1578 John Wyn, present at visitation but needed more time to
complete set task (S. S. 22: 31, 71).
1559 Anth. Barro, curate, absent from visitation, c.f. Bellingham
(Simonburn) and below.
Nich. Maughan, stipendiary priest here, also absent (P. R. O. ,
S. P. 12/10, 161). c.f. Newborough below.
HAYDON BRIDGE, chapelry in this parish
1554 John Oliver curate (Forster, 191). See above.
1563 Anth. Barro, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I92v). See
above.
1578 Martin Liddaill, curate, had no licence, but performed set
task (S. S. 22: 31, 70).
NEWBRQUGH, chapel in this parish
1563 Nich. Maughan, curate (B. L. Harl. Ms. 594, f. I92v).
See above.
1578 John Grame, curate, excommunicated for non-appearance at
visitation.
-487- 1578 (July) George Powen, curate, needed more time to complete set
task (S.S. 22; 31, 33, 71).
WARKWQRTH (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Advowson belonged to bp. of Carlisle, but in 1557
was included in a grant to Earl of Northumberland (Pat. Rolls,
0 Mary, IV, 179).
1502 John Curwen. Served until 1532 (S.S. 139, 32). In 1534
inhibited from administering sacraments in this parish
(Durh. Sth. Rd. DR/III/1, 64), but
1533 John Williams B. D. instituted, on death of last incumbent
(Reg. T. &t P. , 64). Resigned in 1538.
1538 Cuthb. Hopham instituted (ibid. 151). Died in 1572.
1572 Edmund Robynson M.A. collated (ibid. 494). Died in 1575.
c.f. By well St. Andrew.
1575 Thos. Handley instituted (ibid. 526). In 1578 excused
attendance at visitation. Appeared in July (S.S. 22; 36, 77).
c.f. Woodhorn.
1578 Ed. Rasshall, curate, had no licence and failed to appear
in July (ibid. ).
WHALTON (Morpeth deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of Priory of Tynemouth, then passed
to crown.
1531 Mr. Ed. Felde S. T. P. instituted (Reg. T. & P. , 52).
Resigned in 1533.
1533 Will. Wyllys B.D. granted rectory "in commend am" (ibid. 84).
Instituted later that year (ibid. 85). Resigned in 1536.
-488- 1536 Ed. Welden instituted (ibid. 129). Died in 1540.
1540 Anth. Carre instituted (ibid. 168). Died in 1546.
1546 Barth. Bartley instituted (ibid. 319). In 1548 chantry priest
in St. John's Newcastle (P. R. O. , E. 301/62). In 1569 made
submission to Bp. Pilkington (S. S. 22; 134-5). Was ill in
157.8.
1578 Alex. Lighton, curate, had no licence and needed more time
to complete set task (ibid. , 35, 76).
WHITFIELD (Corbridge deanery)
Rectory. In patronage of Lords of Whitfield.
1526 Thos. Whitfield (Hodgson III, pt.3, 109). Died in 1537.
1537 Will. Brisco (ibid. ). Died in 1546.
1546 Thos. Brown instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 239). An ex-canon
of Blanchland. Died in 1571. c.f. Bywell St. Andrew.
1571 Ed. Troutbeck M. A. instituted (ibid. 488). In 1578
excommunicated for non-appearance at visitation. In July
rectory was vacant (S. S. 22: 31, 72). c.f. Morpeth, Tyne-
mouth.
1578 Cuthb. Hill, curate, had no licence (ibid. 31).
WHITTINGHAM (Alnwick deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Priory, then dean and chapter
of Durham.
1536 Will. Farleham, canon of Carlisle, died.
1536 Thos. Aglionby instituted (Reg. T. fa P. , 136). A canon of
Carlisle of this name held Bewcastle (Carl. dioc. ) but died
in 1581.
-489- 1556 Rich. Kytchyn instituted on death of previous incumbent
(Reg. T. fc P. , 320). Will dated 1573 (S. S. 2, CCXC).
After his death said to be vacant and derelict (Hunter Ms.
XXXVII, 89v).
1578 Rich. Satterthwaite, present at visitation but gave no account
of set task (S.S. 22: 37, 77).
WOODHORN (Morpeth deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Tynemouth Priory but bp.
collated to living.
1533 Mr. Thos. Burton, LL.B. collated (Reg. T. &: P. , 93). Died
in 1546. Also Master of Ellishaw Hospital and vicar of
Mitford (q. v. ).
1546 Mr. Ralph Todd LL.B. collated (ibid. , 244). Also held
Hartburn (q.v. ). Died in 1569. Successors brought charges
of dilapidation (c.f. Durh. Sth. Rd. DR/III/2, I90v ff).
1569 Thos. Handley collated (Reg. T. h P. , 470). In 1578
excused attendance at visitation and excused set task because
of acknowledged learning (S.S. 22; 34). c.f. Warkworth.
WIDDINGTON chapel in this parish
1548 Ed. Thompson, chantry priest, recommended as assistant
there (P. R. O. , E. 319/1/20). c.f. Corsenside, Slaley.
Thos. Heddely, chantry priest (P. R. O. , E. 101/75/24).
1557/8 John Scot ( als. Clerk). A Scot, curate (Hodgson III, pt.3,
248). In 1578 excommunicated for non-appearance at
visitation (S. S. 22: 34-5, 76).
1566 Sir Ed. Trewett, curate (Forster, 197). -490- NEWBIGGING, chapel in this parish.
1578 Chris. Burton, curate, had no licence. In July was no curate
(S. S. 22: 34-5, 76).
HQRTON chapel in this parish.
1578 John Lighton, curate, had no licence (S. S. 22: 34-5).
See below.
CHIVINGTON, chapel in this parish.
1578 Anth. Hopper, curate, had no licence.
1578 (July) John Lighton, curate, performed set task. See above
(S.S. 22: 34-5, 76).
WOOLER (Bamborough deanery)
Vicarage. Rectory belonged to Alnwick Abbey but bp.
collated to living.
1549 Roland Pratt collated (Reg. T. fa P. , 276). Resigned in 1561.
From 1558 to 1565 held Washington, Co. Durh. (ibid. 342, 449)
1561 John Hall collated (ibid. 410). Deprived in 1564. c.f.
Alwinton, Kirknewton.
1564 Adam Eshe collated (ibid. 432).
1577 Eshe died and Hall restored (Berw. Nat. Club, XX, p. 311).
In 1578 Hall present at visitation but gave no account of set
task (S. S. 22; 39, 77). In 1 579 again deprived for non•
payment of tithes (ibid. 98).
-491- Glasgow Diocese
Since so many Scottish Border parishes are in this diocese it has been convenient to subdivide them by rural deanery.
Ann and ale and Eskdale deaneries
ANNAN (Ann and ale)
Rectory. In patronage of Abp. of Glasgow.
1531 D. John Turner, occurs until 1547 (Wigt. Chs. 250, 279;
Prot. Bk. Carruthers, 107). In 1535 was official of Nith,
Desnes and Annandale; in 1541 of Dumfries; in 1546 of Nith
(F.E.S. Med. Aevi, 190; Wigt. Chs. 279).
1557 Sir And. Maxwell (Abb. Feu Chs. 258v-9). Cousin of Lord
Maxwell. In 1559 killed by the Grahams in a raid (B. L. Cott.
Ms. Calig. B x, 19, f. 35).
1560 Adam Barton. Still in possession in 1582 (F.E. S. , VIII, 165).
1568 Sir And. Raltoun called parson (Abb. Feu. Ch. 298-9), but
in 1580 said to have demitted vicarage (R. S. S. VIII, 2348).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
1576 Alex. Makcanzeoch, reader (Reg. Min. 47).
APPLEGARTH (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Jardines of Applegarth.
1532 Sir Steph. Jardine (Reid Mss. Misc. VI, f. 12).
1574 James Maxwell, minister of Lochmaben, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 388). c.f. Castlemilk.
1 All details about status and patronage of parishes, except where other• wise stated, are taken from I. B. Cowan, The Parishes of Medieval Scotland, S. R. S. , LIII (Edin. 1962).
-492- CANONBIE (Eskdale/Annandale)
Church belonged to Canonby Priory; a cell of Jedburgh.
No evidence of pre-reformation service.
Vacant in 1567 and 1574 (Reg. Min. 47; Wod. Misc. 388).
CARRUTHERS (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Earl of Bothwell. No evidence of
pre-reformation service.
Vacant in 1567 and 1574 (Reg. Min. 47; Wod. Misc. 388).
CASTLEMILK (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Abp. of Glasgow.
1544 Duncan Livingstone (Reg. Ep. Glas. 504).
1549 D. John Dunbar resigned.
1549 D. John Wallace presented (R. S.S. IV, 473; G.R.H. Chs.
1492).
1558 James Maxwell, rector (Abb. Feu. Ch. 166). In 1574 as
Minister of Lochmaben (q. v. ) had oversight here (Wod. Misc.
388). Died in 1575.
1575 Mr. Will. Houston presented to rectory (Reg. Pres. 124v).
CORRIE (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Johnstons of Corrie.
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
1576 George Johnston, reader (Reg. Min. 47).
CUMMERTREES (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Abp. of Glasgow.
-493- 1535 Robt. Catho petitioned for rectory (Reg. Supp. 2181, 169).
1536 D. Adam Smerles, rector (Wigt. Chs. 100).
1548 D. John Oliver died.
1548 D. John Tailzeour presented (R.S.S. Ill, 2842). Still rector
at reformation (Assumpts. 261v). Allowed third here as he
served at Pempont (Nithsdale) (q.v.). May have been reader
or exhorter here too (T. B. 92, 150, 290; Reg. Min. 45).
Still in possession in 1579; dead by 1599 (R. M. S. V, 32;
Haws, Parish Clergy, 56).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
1576 James Campbell, reader (Reg. Min. 46). c.f. Trailtrow.
DALTON "MAGNA (Annandale)
Rectory. In 1552 patronage passed from Gilb. Greirson of
Dalton to Lindsay of Barcloy.
1520 D. John Walker, rector (Reid Mss. Culvennan Writs, f. 1).
1563 John Livingstone may have been reader (F. E. S. VIII, 155).
1563 John Cunningham, reader. Also in 1567 (T. B. 292; Reg. Min.
46).
1568 John Carruthers, reader. Occurs until 1572 (T.B. 292).
c.f. Dalton Parva.
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
DALTON PARVA (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Carruthers of Halmains.
1567 John Carruthers, reader and parson. Son of John Carruthers
of Halmains. Reader up to 1572 (T. B. 292; Reg. Min. 46;
-494- Prot. Bk. Anderson, Dumf. Trans. , no. 81). c.f. Dalton
Magna.
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
DORNOCK (Annandale)
Rectory. In 16th century patronage passed from Simons of
Carruthers to Carlyles of Torthorwald.
1552 Mr. John Stewart died.
1552 D. John Johnson presented (R. S.S. IV, 1673).
1583 Sir John Morton held rectory (G. R. H. Chs. 2678).
1567, 1574 Vacant (Reg. Min. 47; Wod. Misc. 388).
DRYFESDALE (Annandale)
Rectory annexed to mens a of abp. of Glasgow. A perpetual
vicarage.
1537 Thos. Marshal, vicar (Haws, parish Clergy, 66).
1548 D. Will. Parson (Glasg. Tests., March 28, 1549).
1574 James Maxwell, minister of Lochmaben, had oversight here
No reader (Wod. Misc. 388).
1576 And. Johnston, reader (Reg. Min. 46).
ECCLEFECHAN (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Carruthers of Halmains.
1551 Thos. Connelsone, parson (Prot. Bk. Carruthers, 154).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
1576 A reader (unnamed) served here and at Hoddam (q.v. ).
(Reg. Min. 46). -495- EWES, NETHER KIRK (Eskdale)
Rectory. In patronage of Earls of Home.
1556 Sir Roger Kirkpatrick (G. R. H. Chs. 1689).
1567, 1574 Vacant (Reg. Min. 47; Wod. Misc. 388).
EWES, OVER KIRK (Eskdale)
Rectory. In patronage of Earls of Home. No record of
service in 16th century. Tradition relates that friars from
Melrose used to minister here (Armstrong, Liddesdale etc. ,
105). No service in 1567 or 1574 (Reg. Min. 47; Wod. Misc.
388). Probably abandoned after reformation (Armstrong, op.
cit.).
GRETNA (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of abp. of Glasgow. No record of
service. Vacant in 1567 and 1574 (Reg. Min. 47; Wod.
Misc. 388).
HODDAM (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of abp. of Glasgow.
1555 Mr. And. Laing (Haws, Parish Clergy, 106). In possession
at reformation (Assumpts. 263). Was dead by April 1571
(F.E.S. VII, 168).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
1576 A reader (unnamed) served here and at Ecclefechan (q.v. )
(Reg. Min. 46).
-496- HUT TON MAGNA (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of abp. of Glasgow.
1538 Sir Thos. Melville (Reg. Supp. 2237, f. 258). He made
supplication for vicarage of Leswalt (Galloway, Rhinns).
Died in 1559/60 (R. S. S. V, 725).
(?) 1561 Sir James Melville, rector at reformation (Assumpts. 262v).
1567, 1574 Vacant (Reg. Min. 46; Wod. Misc. 388).
JOHNSTONE (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Johnstone of that Ilk.
1532 James Johnstone, brother of patron, was lay rector and
Abbot of Soulseat (Lrs. of James V, 231). Held both offices
in 1544 (Wigt. Chs. 82).
1530 Sir John Lawson was vicar (H. M. C, Hope Johnstone Mss. 17).
In 1533 was 'yconomus' of Soulseat (A. D.C.S. Ill, 78v).
Still vicar in 1544 (Reid Mss. Misc. XXII, 4). c.f. Loch•
maben.
1564 Mr. Robt. Hoppringle, rector (Abb. Feu. Chs. 8v).
1567 Adam Wilkie, reader; and in 1572 (Reg. Min. 46; T. B. 294).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388-9).
KIRKCONNEL (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Carlyles of Torthorwald. Vacant
in 1567 and 1574 (Reg. Min. 46-7; Wod. Misc. 388).
-497- KIRKPATRICK-FLEMING (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of abp. of Glasgow.
1534 John McKinnell was probably rector (Prot. Bk. Carruthers,
35).
1577 Mr. Peter Stewart died.
Robt. Johnston presented to rectory (Reg. Pres. I49v).
1567, 1574 Vacant (Reg. Min. 46-7; Wod. Misc. , 388-9).
KIRKPATRICK-JUXTA- MOFFAT (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of abp. of Glasgow.
1543 Mr. John Long (Reid Mss. , Acts and Decs. I, I98v).
1557 Adam Colquhon (Haws, Parish Clergy, 152).
1563 Mungo Nevyn, reader (T. B. 152). Was exhorter in 1567
(Reg. Min. 46).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388-9), but John Hamilton may have been
reader (F.E.S. VIII, 157).
LOCHMABEN (Annandale)
Rectory annexed to a prebend in Lincluden college. Cure a
perpetual vicarage. However, connection with Lincluden
ceased before or at reformation. In 1550's Johnstones of
Annandale and Maxwells of Nithsdale in dispute over teinds.
1546 Thos. Kirkcaldy, rector and vicar, involved in murder of
Cardinal of St. Andrews (R. S. S. Ill, 1829). Is record of
three presentations in resulting vacancy. Two name D. John
Lawson (c.f. Johnstone) and the other Robt. Hammilton
(R.S.S. HI, 1744, 1829, 1933). -498- 1548 D. Arthur Johnston, vicar, died.
1548 D. James Maxwell presented (ibid. , 2975). Minister here
from 1568, and in 1574 had oversight of Applegarth, Dryfes-
dale, Castlemilk and Tundergarth as well (T. B. 291; Wod.
Misc. 388). Also rector of Castlemilk (q.v. ). Dead by 1575
(R.S.S. VII, 359).
1552 Robt. Johnston granted fruits of parsonage (R. S. S. IV, 1590).
In 1573 styled parson, pardoned for his part against the King
at Langside (ibid. VI, 1842). Was son of John Johnston of
that Ilk.
LUCE (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Carlyles of Torthorwald.
Vacant in 1567 and 1574 (Reg. Min. 46-7; Wod. Misc. 388).
MIDDLEBIE (Annandale)
As Luce.
MOFFAT (Annandale)
Rectory annexed to prebend in Glasgow Cathedral. Cure a
perpetual vicarage.
1539 Mr. Math. Stewart, rector (Lib, de Melrose, 596).
1544 Mr. James Livingstone, rector, troubled in possession by
Mr. John Stewart. Had support of Arran. Also parson of
Culter (H. M. C. Hope Johnstone Mss. 25, 105).
1547 Mr. John Stewart, rector (R. M. S. IV, 418).
1556 Steph Betoun, rector (Reg. Ep. Glas. 525).
-499- (?) 1561 Mr. John Wardlaw held rectory at reformation (Assumpts,
263v). Resigned prebend in 1582 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 180).
c.f. Peebles.
1566 Sir Robt. Denecastell, vicar pensionary, died.
Robt. Wardlaw presented to vicarage (R. S. S. V, 3018).
1563 David Mayne, reader; and in 1572 (T. B. 293; Reg. Min. 46).
In 1554 had been a public notary (Haws, Parish Clergy, 293).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
Mouswald (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Carruthers of Mouswald.
1539 Mark Carruthers (Reg. Ep. Glas. 502). Still in possession at
reformation (Assumpts. 262). Dead by 1569. Had also held
altar of St. Nicholas, Dumfries, and a prebend in Lincluden
(R.'S.S. VI, 803, 832).
1569 Thos. Weir, reader, until 1572 (T. B. 294). c.f. Kirkbride
(Nithsdale).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
PENERSAX (Annandale)
Rectory. Patronage belonged to crown as lord of Annandale,
but usually exercised by Carruthers of Mouswald.
1539 Sir. Math. Saidlar, rector (R. M. S. Ill, 1922). Still rector
in 1564 (ibid. , IV, 1537).
1567, 1574 Vacant (Reg. Min. 47; Wod. Misc. 388).
-500- RED KIRK (als. RAYNE PATRICK) (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of abp. of Glasgow.
1537 Mr. David Abirc rummy (G. R. H. Supp. Chs.). In 1540 was
also official of Galloway (Wigt. Chs. 274, 276).
1561 Mr. Arch. Menzies, parson, was allowed thirds until 1572
(T. B. 93, 150, 290). Also prebendary of Lincluden. c. f.
Morton and Colvend (Nithsdale) and Trailtrow. Acted as
official of Annandale, commissary of Dumfries and dean of
Nithsdale (F. E. S. Med. Aevi. , 186, 190, 193). Resigned
rectory in 1575 (R.S.S. VII, 315).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
1576 David Myllare, reader (Reg. Min. 47).
RUTHWELL (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Murrays of Cockpool
1558 Sir John Ireland rector, and in 1560 (M'Dowell, Hist of Dum•
fries, 254; Abb. Feu. Chs. 214). c.f. Staplegorton.
From 1563 to 1571 was reader here (T. B. 290). Deposed in
1572 (Reg. Min. 46).
1572 James Murray, reader, and in 1574 (T. B. 293; Reg. Min. 46;
Wod. Misc. 388).
SIBBALDBIE (Annandale)
Vicarage pensionary. Parsonage and vicarage revenues ann•
exed to Jedburgh Abbey; devoted to cell of Canonby. No
evidence of service. Vacant in 1567 and 1574 (Reg. Min. 46;
Wod. Misc. 388). In 1600 said to have been waste for many
years (Assumpts. 221). -501- STAPLEGORTON (Eskdale)
Vicarage. Rectory annexed to Kelso Abbey.
1551 D. John Ireland resigned, c.f. Ruthwell.
1551 D. John Morton presented (R.S.S. IV, 1320).
1567, 1574 Vacant (Reg. Min. 47; Wod. Misc. 388).
TRAILTROW (Annandale)
Church belonged to hospital here; preceptor responsible for
cure.
1551 D. Will. Scharpro resigned, c.f. Tongland (Galloway, Desnes)
1551 Mr. Arch. Menzies presented (R. S. S. IV, 1445). Parson
until 1572; dead by 1579 (T, B. 93, 150, 290; R.S.S. VII,
1965). c.f. Morton, Colvend (Nithsdale), Redkirk.
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 388).
1576 James Campbell, reader (Reg. Min. 46). c.f. Cummertrees.
TUNDERGARTH (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of Lord Herries of Terregles.
1586 And. Johnston, rector (R. P. C. Scot. IV, 56). No earlier
rector noted.
1567 Vacant (Reg. Min. 47).
1574 James Maxwell, minister of Lochmaben had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 388).
WAMPHRAY (Annandale)
Rectory. In patronage of lord of barony: from 1549 John-
stones of Wamphray.
-502- 1531 James Carruthers (Prot. Bk. Carruthers, 3). Still rector
in 1561 when he was owed profits of church for several years.
Had to set it in tack to Robt. Johnstone (c.f. Lochmaben) in
order to maintain divine service (Reid Mss. Prot. Bk. Her•
bert Cunningham, 6).
Between 1563 and 1572 the patrons were at the horn for non•
payment of thirds here (T. B. 296).
1567, 1574 Vacant (Reg. Min. 46; Wod. Misc. 388-9).
WAUCHOPE (Eskdale)
Parsonage and vicarage annexed to Jedburgh: devoted to cell
of Canonby. Vacant in 1567 and 1574 (Reg. Min. 47; Wod.
Misc. 388). In 1600 said to have been waste for many years
(Assumpts. 221).
WESTERKIRK (Eskdale/Annandale)
Parsonage and vicarage annexed to Melrose, but at refor•
mation produced no profit. Cure served by a chaplain but no
names survive. Vacant in 1567 and 1574 (Reg. Min 47;
Wod. Misc. 388).
Carrick and Boykin were chapels in this parish. Presentations
made to latter in 1501 and 1509, but no later references
(Armstrong, Liddesdale etc. 99).
-503- Glasgow; Nithsdale and Dessenes/Nithsdale
CAERLAVEROCK (Nithsdale)
Annexed to Lincluden Collegiate Church. A vicarage
pensionary.
1548 D. Herb. Maxwell died.
1548 D. John Paterson presented (R. S.S. Ill, 2763). Still vicar
in 1558 (Abb. Feu. Chs. 203v). This may have been the
unnamed vicar who in 1552 was included in a list of Scottish
Borderers sworn to the English king (C.S.P. Scot. I, 396).
Was reader from 1568 to 1574 (T. B. 293; Wod. Misc. 390).
1574 Mr. Ninian Dalzell, minister. Had oversight of Torthorwald,
Tinwald and Trailflat (Wod. Misc. 390). c.f. Colvend,
Dumfries, Lochrutton, Terregles, Troqueer.
CLOSEBURN (Nithsdale)
Rectory and vicarage annexed to Kelso Abbey, devoted to cell
of Lesmahagow. Cure served by a curate.
1568 John Thomson, reader, also in 1574, 1576 (Reg. Min. 45, 88;
Wod. Misc. 389).
1574 Mr. James Ramsay, minister; also had oversight of
Dalgarno, Kirkmaho, Kirkmichael, Garvald. Minister here
in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 389; Reg. Min. 88). c.f. Dumfries.
COLVEND (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Rectory annexed to Lincluden College.
1529 Ninian Logan inducted to vicarage on resignation of John Logan
(Clerk of Pennicuik Mans. 3948). Still vicar in 1567 (R.S.S.
V, 3312) but
-504- 1562 Mr. Ninian Dalzell vicar and reader, and in 1563 (T. B.
150, 289). c.f. Caerlaverock, Dumfries, Lochrutton,
Terregles and Troqueer.
1567 Mr. Arch. Menzies, reader (Reg. Min. 45). A prebendary
of Lincluden in 1559. c.f. Redkirk, Trailtrow(Annandale)
and Morton.
1568 John Logan, reader (T. B. 293). Transferred to Loch-
kindeloch (q. v. ) in 1570 (Reg. Min. 45). Possibly a canon
of Holywood or Sweetheart (Haws, Parish Clergy, 290).
1567 Robt. Cass, reader, and in 1574 (Reg. Min. 45; "Wod. Misc.
390). c.f. Morton.
1574 Mr. Arch. Sinclair, minister of Lochrutton, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 390).
DALGARNO (Nithsdale)
Annexed to Holyrood Abbey. Cure served by a perpetual
chaplain.
1568 James Williamson, reader, and in 1574, 1576 (Reg. Min. 45,
88; Wod. Misc. 389). c.f. Yetholm (Teviotdale).
1574 Mr. James Ramsay, minister of Closeburn, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 389).
DUMFRIES (Nithsdale)
Rectory annexed to Kelso Abbey, devoted to cell of Lesma-
hagow. Cure a vicarage.
1529 D. John Newat, vicar, had trouble getting posse ssion of
cure (Edgar, History of Dumfries, 136).
-505- 153 5 Sir John Sadler, vicar, may have been intruder (ibid. ).
Hugh Wallace was curate (Reg. Ep. Glas. , 500).
1536 John Chisholm, John Maxwell and David Matenson all claimed
provision to cure (Reg. Supp. 2207, 257-8; 2224, 44v-5;
Reg. Vat. 1074, 205v-7v).
1552 D. John Brice, vicar (Wigt. Chs. 326). Still in possession
in 1571 (G.R. H. Chs. 2226). Still alive in 1579 (R. M. S. IV,
2889). c.f. Kirkpatrick-Irongray but
1561 Sir David Welsh, vicar (Reid Mss. , Prot. Bk Cunningham,
16). c.f. Dungree.
1562 Sir Pat. Wallace, minister. Had been curate here in 1545
(Prot. Bk. Carruthefs, 104; Dumf. Trans. 3rd ser. , xxvi,
111; M'Dowell, Hist of Dumfries, 254).
1563 Mr. Alex Auchinlek, minister (T. B. 290).
1567 Ninian Dalzell, minister, and in 1572 (T. B. 291). Had been
schoolmaster here. c.f. Caerlaverock, Colvend, Loch-
rutton, Terregles, Troqueer.
1574 Mr. Peter Watson, minister here, also had oversight of
Terregles, Troqueer and Lochkindeloch. Also minister here
in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 390; Reg. Min. 88).
1574 Mr. James Ramsay, reader (Wod. Misc. 390). c.f. Close-
burn.
1574 Sir John Sinclair, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 390;
Reg. Min. 88). Had been a chaplain in Dumfries (Essays,
141).
-506- DUNG REE (Nithsdale)
Rectory annexed to Kelso; devoted to cell of Lesmahagow.
A vicarage.
1558 David Welshe, vicar (Abb. Feu. Chs. 166). Dead by 1566
(R.S.S. V, 2840). c.f. Dumfries.
1567 Vacant, and in 1574, 1576 (Reg. Min. 45; Wod. Misc. 388-9).
DUNS CORE (Nithsdale)
Rectory divided between Melrose and Holywood abbeys.
Cure served by canons of Holywood.
1550 Sir And. Haning, sub-prior of Holywood and vicar (Prot. Bk.
Carruthers, 152). Dead by 1562.
1562 Sir John Welsh presented (G. R.H. Chs. 1896). Had been a
canon of Holywood (q. v. ). Served as exhorter from 1563 to
1572 (T. B. 289, 292; Reg. Min. 44). Gave vicarage up in
1573 because he intended to leave country (Reg. Pres. 93).
1573 John Jameson presented to vicarage (Reg. Pres. 93). Was
reader in 1574 (Wod. Misc. 390). In 1543 had been a chaplain
in Dumfries (F. E. S. VIII, 173). c.f. Glencairn.
1574 Mr. James Betoun, Minister of Glencairn, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 390).
DURISDEER (Nithsdale)
Rectory and vicarage annexed to sub-chantership of Glasgow
cathedral. A vicarage pensionary.
1551 Mr. John Hamilton presented to prebend (R.S.S. IV, 1288).
Dead by 1570 (Reg. Pres. 38v). -507- 1542 Sir Will. Laird, chaplain here and public notary (G. R. H.
Chs. 1301).
1552 D. John Tailzear resigned
D. John Rammach presented to vicarage (R. S. S. IV, 1456).
1563 Lyon Brown, exhorter (T. B. 291). 1570-2 was allowed third
of vicarage (ibid. 289). Presented to the prebend in 1575
(R.S.S. VII, 17).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 389).
GARVALD (Nithsdale)
Rectory. In patronage of Fail.
1565 Ed. Carmichael, rector (R. S. S. V, 2346).
1567 Thos. Brown, reader, occurs up to 1574 (Reg. Min. 44;
T.B. 292; Wod. Misc. 389).
1574 Mr. James Ramsay, minister of Closeburn, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 389).
GLENCAIRN (Nithsdale)
Common church of Glasgow cathedral. A vicarage pensionary.
1547 Sir Robt. Cochrane (als. Creichton) died.
1547 Mr. Ed. Creichton presented to vicarage (G. R. H. Chs. 1398;
R. S. S. Ill, 2440). Occurs in 1549 (Prot. Bk. Cuthb. Craig,
35).
1563 John Jameson, exhorter, and in 1572 (T.B. 291). Was vicar
pensioner in 1574. May have been so before reformation
(F. E. S. VIII, 183). c.f. Dunscore.
-508- 1574 Mr. James Betoun, minister, and in 1576. Had oversight
of Dunscore and Holywood (Wod. Misc. 390).
1574 No reader (ibid. ).
1574 Hercules Stewart, reader (Reg. Min. 88).
HOLYWOQD (Nithsdale)
Rectory and vicarage appropriated to abbey there. A vicarage
pensionary.
153 5 John Watson died.
1535 Mr. George Kennedy, vicar (Reg. Supp. 2173, 20). Died in
1551.
1551 D. Kentigern (als. Mungo) McGhie, a canon of Holywood,
presented (R. S. S. IV, 1292). Was reader from 1567-74
(Reg. Min. 44; T. B. 293; Wod. Misc. 390). Dead by 1580
(R.S.S. VII, 2339).
1574 Mr. James Betoun, minister of Glencaim, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 390).
1560 John Welsh may have served as minister here (Assumpts. 271\
Had been a canon here. c.f. Dunscore.
KIRKBEAN (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Annexed to Lincluden college.
1529 Mr. And. Arnot, vicar (R. S. S. II, 213).
1535 Sir John McKennane, chaplain and curate, was killed (R. S. S.
II, 1800).
1547 Mr. Bernard Bailey died, at Pinkie (A. L. C. P. A. , 621).
-509- 1547 Mr. Will. Somerville presented (R. S.S. Ill, 2451). Still
in possession in 1577 (R. M. S. V, 1Z23).
1560 Sir John Morton, prebendary of Lincluden, possibly minister
(F.E.S. II, 277).
1563 Charles Hume, reader (T. B. 292). Had been a friar of
Dumfries (ibid. 98). c.f. Haliburton, Hume (St. Andrew's,
Merse), Troqueer.
1571 John Clerk, reader (Reg. Min. 50). c.f. Eckford (Teviotdale)
1574 John Brown, reader (Wod. Misc. 390).
1574 Mr. Arch. Sinclair, minister of Lochrutton, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 390).
KIRKBRIDE (Nithsdale)
Annexed to prebend of Lincluden College. A vicarage
pensionary.
1543 Mr. Hector Sinclair, rector, killed by Douglas of Drumlanrig
(P. C. T. 330).
1545 Mr. John Douglas, parson (Reid Mss. Prot. Bk. Hew Rig,
17). In possession at reformation (Assumpts. 272) and in
1574 (Laing Chs. 920).
1542 D. Walt. Fauside, vicar, and in 1546 (Prot Bk. Anderson, 17;
Reid Mss, Prot. Bk. Rig, 19).
1563 Thos. Weir, reader, and in 1569 (T. B. 294; Reg. Min. 43).
c.f. Mouswald (Annandale).
1568 Thos. Makgunzeon (T. B. 293; Reg. Min. 43).
-510- 1571-2 Alex. Mill, exhorter (T'.B. 292). Reader in 1574 (Wod. Misc.
389).
1574 John Fullerton, minister of Sanquhar, had oversight here.
KIRKCQNNEL (Nithsdale)
Rectory annexed to Holywood Abbey. Vicarage usually served
by one of c anons.
1561 Mr. Will. Blacader, vicar. Was exhorter in 1561 and 2
(T. B. 92, 150).
1563 Steph. Crichton, exhorter (T. B. 291).
1568 John Fullerton, reader or exhorter (ibid. ; Reg. Min. 43).
In 1569 presented to vicarage on death of Sir Gilb. Makmath.
(R. S. S. VI, 569). In 1574 had oversight here as minister of
Sanquhar (q. v. ). (Wod. Misc. 389).
1574 No reader (ibid. )
KIRKGUNZEQN (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Rectory. In patronage of Herries family.
1563 Fruits held then and in 1566 by patron (T. B. 295).
1563 Nicol Edgar, reader (T.B. 292).
1567 Pat. Loch, reader. Was exhorter in 1572, reader in 1574
(T.B. 293; Reg. Min. 44; Wod. Misc. 390-1). c.f. Terregles
1574 John Brown, minister of Kirkpatrick-Irongray, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 390-1).
KIRKMAHOE (Nithsdale)
Annexed to prebend in Glasgow cathedral, in patronage of
Stewarts of Dalswinton. A vicarage pensionary. -511- 1535 Mr. Arch. Stewart, parson (R. S. S. II, 1758). Dead by
1549 (R.S.S. V, 60).
1560 Sir Walter Stewart, parson (G. R. H. Chs. 1836). Held
prebend in 1568 (Abb. Feu. Chs. 298-9), but
1567 John Stewart instituted (Reid Mss. , Prot. Bk. Cunningham, 49).
Parson in 1570 (Galloway Chs. 124).
1551 D. John Wallace presented to vicarage on death of last vicar
of same name (R. S. S. IV, 1271).
1563 John Troughton, exhorter until 1572 (T. B. 292). Reader in
1574 (Wod. Misc. 389).
1574 Mr. James Ramsay, minister of Closeburn, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 389).
KIRKMICHAEL (Nithsdale)
Rectory. In patronage of Abp. of Glasgow.
1533 Andrew Charteris was involved in dispute with parishioners
over payments of tithes. In course of this curate had been
chased from church, not allowed to conduct services (A. L. C.
P. A. 408; A.D.C.S. Ill, 70v; IV, 5, 36v, 91, 113, 118).
Resigned in 1552 in favour of John Thomson (Acts & Decs.
XX, 229v). and in 1553 given pardon for treasonable dealings
with English (R. S.S. IV, 2236).
1579 John Thomson dead (ibid. VII, 1966).
1574 No reader.
Mr. James Ramsay, minister of Closeburn, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 389). -512- KIRKPATRICK-DURHAM (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Annexed to Sweetheart Abbey.
1557 Mr. Will. Turner, vicar (Laing Chs. 667). Demitted vicarage
in 1575, but styled vicar in 1579 (R. S. S. VII, 355; Edin.
Tests VII, 154).
1562 And. Edgar, reader or exhorter up to 1572 (T. B. 292).
Reader in 1574 (Wod. Misc. 390-1).
1574 John Brown, minister of Kirkpatrick-Irongray, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 390-1).
KIRKPATRICK-IRONGRAY (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Rectory and vicarage annexed to prebend in Lincluden college.
A vicarage pensionary.
1547 Sir John Turner, rector, died. There was a vicar here then
(Glas. Tests. I, 28 Mch. 1548/9).
1565 Sir John Bryce, rector (Abb. Feu. Chs. l82v). Had been a
canon of Lincluden in 1547 (M'Dowell, Chronicles of Lincluden,
117). c.f. Dumfries.
1566, 7 Sir Henry Whitehead, vicar (Abb. Feu. Chs. 276; R. S. S. V,
3527).
1567 Pat. Whitehead, exhorter (Reg. Min. 44).
1567 And. Michell, exhorter, and in 1571 (ibid. ; T. B. 291).
1571 Mich. Wichtman, exhorter, and in 1572 (Reg. Min. 44; T. B.
292). Reader in 1574, 1576 (Wod. Misc. 391; Reg. Min. 89).
1574 John Brown minister, and in 1576. Had oversight of Kirk-
-513- patrick-Durham, Kirkgunzeon and Urr (Wod. Misc. 391; Reg.
Min. 89). c.f. Urr.
LOCHKINDELOCH (als. NEW ABBEY) (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Annexed to Sweetheart Abbey; one of monks served cure.
1563 Pat. Colvill, reader. Monk of Sweetheart (T.B. 292; Reg.
Min. 45). Dead by 1570. May have served cure before
reformation.
1570 John Logan (Logy) reader, and in 1574 (T. B. 293; Wod. Misc.
390). May have been a monk of Sweetheart. In 1590 charged
with profaning the sacraments (F. E. S. VIII, 178). c.f.
Colvend.
1574 Peter Watson, minister of Dumfries, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 390).
LOCHRUTTON (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Annexed to provostry of Lincluden
1556 George Arnot, vicar (Acts & Decs. XIII, 459v). Still in
possession in 1566 (F. E. S. VIII, 177).
1563 Mr. Ninian Dalzell, minister (T.B. 291). c.f. Caerlaverock,
Colvend, Dumfries, Terregles, Troqueer.
1563 Will. Haning, reader (T. B. 292). Had been a canon of Holy-
wood in 1557 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 279).
1567 John Little, exhorter, until 1572 (Reg. Min. 44; T.B. 291).
Reader in 1574 (Wod. Misc. 390). A canon of Holywood in
1562 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 290). c.f. Troqueer.
1574 Mr. Arch. Sinclair, minister, had oversight of Southwick,
-514- Kirkbean and Colvend (Wod. Misc. 390). In 1576 was mini•
ster and parson of Southwick (q. v. ) (Reg. Min 89).
MORTON (Nithsdale)
Annexed to Kelso Abbey; devoted to cell of Lesmahagow.
1561, 2 Mr. Arch. Menzies, vicar. A prebendary of Lincluden
(T. B. 93, 150). From 1567 to 1574 was vicar and exhorter
(Reg. Min. 45; T.B. 290). Reader in 1574 (Wod. Misc. 389).
Dead by 1579 (R. S. S. VII, 1967). c.f. Colvend, Redkirk
and Trailtrow (Nithsdale).
1567 Robt. Cass (Carsane) reader, until 1572 (Reg. Min 45; T.B.
292). c.f. Colvend.
1574 No minister (Wod. Misc. 389).
PENPONT (Nithsdale)
Rectory annexed to Holywood abbey. Vicarage usually served
by one of canons.
1534 Mr. James Kennedy, vicar (Inventory of Ails a Muns. I, 325).
1545 Mr. Henry Kennedy, vicar (Reid Mss. , Prot. Bk. Rig. 15).
1546 Mr. Thos. Kennedy, vicar (Inventory of Ails a Muns. I, 325).
Died in 1 547.
1547 Mr. Quintin Kennedy presented on death of his brother (R. S. S.
Ill, 2478). Resigned in 1549.
1549 D. John Scott presented. Canon of Holywood (R. S. S. IV, 106;
Acts. & Decs. Ill, 376). Died in 1552.
1552 D. John Johnson presented (R. S. S. IV, 1763).
1557 D. John Taylor, vicar (Reid Mss. , Cal. of Drumlanrig Writs,
-515- 40). Reader from 1561 to 1574 (T.B. 12, 50, 290; Wod. Misc.
389). c.f. Cummertrees (Annandale).
1574 No minister (Wod. Misc. 389).
1545 D. Thos. Greirson, curate, and in 1554 (Reid Mss. Prot.
Bk. Rig. 9; Acts & Decs. VIII, 631).
SANQUHAR (Nithsdale)
Annexed to prebend in Glasgow cathedral. A vicarage
pensionary.
1536 Mr. Will. Creichton, rector (R. M. S. Ill, 1595).
1548 Mr. Robt. Creichton, rector. Possession escheated due to
his passing into England in time of war; later received a
remission (R. S. S. Ill, 2675, 2681). In 1563 imprisoned in
Perth for attempting to restore the mass. Dead by 1570 (F. E. S.
II, 324; VIE 185; Knox, History II, 70-1, 76).
1548 Sir John Young, vicar (Prot. Bk. Craig, 16). In 1546 been
implicated in murder of Card. Beaton (Dumf. Trans. 3rd ser.
XII, 84). Reader in 1567, 1574 (Reg. Min. 43; Wod. Misc.
389; R. M. S. V, 222).
1574 John Fullerton, minister, and in 1576. Had oversight of
Kirkconnel and Kirkbride (Wod. Misc. 389; Reg. Min. 43).
c.f. Kirkconnel.
SOUTHWICK (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Annexed to chancellory of Chapel Royal, Stirling. A vicarage
pensionary.
1558 D. Mich. Dysart presented to rectory, on death of Mr. Robt. -516- Lawmont (R.S.S. V, 527).
1562 Mr. John Car swell, rector, and in 1565. (T. B. 148, 289).
Dead by 1573 (Reg. Pres. 9lv).
1539 D. And. McClune died.
1539 D. George Oliver presented to vicarage (R.S.S. II, 3213).
Exhorter or reader from 1568 to 1574 (T. B. 290, 292; Wod.
Misc. 390). By 1579 was minister of Kirkbean (Edin. Tests.
VII, 145v).
1574 Mr. Arch. Sinclair, minister of Lochrutton, had oversight
here, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 390; Reg. Min 89). Presented
to rectory in 1573 (Reg. Pres. 9lv). c.f. Lochrutton.
TERREGLES (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Annexed to provostry of Lincluden. A perpetual vicarage.
1535 James Kennedy, vicar (Reg. Ep. Glas. 500). Died in 1539.
1539 James Salmond and Gilb. Bening both sought provision
(Reg. Supp. 2353, 102v-3, 237v-8).
1542 Mr. James Multray, vicar (ibid. 2461, 5v-6). Occurs in 1546
(G. R. H. Chs. 1395a).
1561 Mr. John Row vicar (Abb. Feu. Chs. I, 233). Dead by 1580
(R. S. S. VII, 2603). c.f. Twynholm (Galloway, Desnes).
1563 Mr. Ninian Dalzell, minister, up to 1572 (T. B. 291). c.f.
Caerlaverock, Colvend, Dumfries, Lochrutton, Troqueer.
1563 Pat. Louch, reader (T. B. 293). c.f. Kirkgunzeon.
1567 Will. Thomson M. A., reader until 1574 (Reg. Min. 44;
T.B. 294; Wod. Misc. 390). 1574 Peter Watson, minister of Dumfries, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 390).
TINWALD (Nithsdale)
Annexed to prebend in Lincluden college. A perpetual
vicarage.
1539 Will. Maxwell, age 8, asked provision to rectory (Reg. Supp.
2348, I98v).
1559 And. Gluver held prebend (Prot. Bk. Carruthers, 157).
1563 Robt. Maxwell of Cowhill held fruits of rectory, up to 1572
(T.B. 296).
1549 D. John Charteris resigned vicarage.
1549 D. Robt. Litstar presented (R. S.S. IV, 226).
1567 And. Renton, reader up to 1574. Allowed third of vicarage.
May have been pre-reformation vicar (Reg. Min. 44; T. B.
290; Wod. Misc. 390). c.f. Trailflat.
1574 Mr. Ninian Dalzell, minister of Caerlaverock,had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 390).
TORTHORWALD (Nithsdale)
Annexed to Fail; one of brethren usually served cure.
1567 David Wallace reader, and in 1574 (Reg. Min. 45; Wod. Misc.
390).
1574 Mr. Ninian Dalzell, minister of Caerlaverock had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 390).
-518- TRAILFLAT (Nithsdale)
Annexed to Kelso abbey; devoted to cell of Lesmahagow.
Served by a chaplain.
1568 And. Renton, reader (Reg. Min. 45). c.f. Tinwald.
1574 No reader.
Mr. Ninian Dalyell, minister of Caerlaverock, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 390).
TROQUEER (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Annexed to Tongland abbey.
1534 Thos. Trail presented (Reg. Vat. 1477, 139). In 1536 in
dispute between Trail and Thos. Foulis. Trail dead by 1537
(Reg. Supp. 2196, 298v; 2235, 294; 2245, 125).
1542 John Carnis resigned.
1542 Mr. Roger Martin presented to vicarage (R. S.S. II, 4614).
In possession at reformation (Assumpts. 272v). Dead by
1577 (Reg. Pres. 144v).
1563 John Little, exhorter (T.B. 291). An ex-canon of Holywood.
c.f. Lochx-utton, Tynron.
1563 Ninian Dalyell minister (T.B. 291). c.f. Caerlaverock, Col•
vend, Dumfries, Lochrutton, Terregles.
1568 Charles Home, exhorter (Reg. Min. 44). Had been a friar
in Dumfries, c.f. Haliburton and Hume (St. Andrews, Merse)
and Kirkbean.
1570 JohnHalliday, reader, and in 1572 (Reg. Min. 44; T. B. 292).
1574 John Gledstanis, reader (Wod. Misc. 390).
-519- 1574 Peter Watson, minister of Dumfries, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 390).
T YNRON (Nithsdale)
Annexed to Holywood. One of canons usually served vicarage.
1536 John Watson died in 1535. Thos. Makcanis and James Kennedy
both asked provision (Reg. Supp. 2162, 3v, 7).
1537 John (James) Salmond asked for provision on death of Makcanis
(ibid. 2260, 281).
1539 Robt. Welsh claimed vicarage (ibid. 2324, 151v). In 1540
Salmond ceded his right to Welsh (ibid. 2376, 216v). Resigned
in 1558. Had been a canon of Holywood.
1558 John Little presented (Reg. Vat. 1843, 198-9). c.f. Loch-
rutton, Troqueer. But
1561 Robt. Welsh, vicar and reader until 1568 (T. B. 93, 50, 290;
Reg. Min. 44; Edin. Tests I, 344).
1568 Will. Taylor, exhorter, presented to vicarage (Reg. Pres.
11; Reg. Min. 44; T. B. 292). Reader in 1572, 1574 (T. B.
294; Wod. Misc. 389).
1574 No minister (Wod. Misc. 389).
URR (Dessenes/Nithsdale)
Annexed to Holyrood abbey. Served by one of canons.
1556 Sir Alex. Smeberd, canon of Holyrood, vicar, and in 1558
(Haws, Parish Clergy, 243).
1563 Mr. Will. Penicuik held vicarage (G. R.H. Chs. 1919). Also
provost of Kirk o1 Fields, Edinburgh, and rector of Penicuik.
-520- Still held vicarage in 1571 (R. S. S. VI, 1069).
1563 Mr, John Brown, reader, and in 1567, 1572. 1568-71 was
exhorter (T. B. 291, 292; Reg. Min. 44). In 1574, as mini•
ster of Kirkpatrick-Irongray, had oversight here (Wod. Misc.
391).
1574 No reader (ibid. )
-521- Glasgow; Teviotdale deanery
ABB'OTRULE
Rectory. Patronage belonged to Jedburgh Abbey.
1539 Mr. Alex. Creichton, rector (G. R. H. Supp. Chs.). Still in
possession at reformation (Assumpts. 212v). Died in 1588
(Haws, Parish Clergy, 2).
1574 No reader.
Mr. George Johnston, minister of Ancrum, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 375).
1576 John Turnbull, reader (Reg. Min. 87). c.f. Bedrule,
Lessuden.
ANC RUM
Parsonage and vicarage annexed to prebend in Glasgow
cathedral.
1525 John Doby, rector (Reg. Ep. Glas. 497).
1539 Mr. John Thornton, rector and prebendary (G.R. H. Chs.
1181). Still held rectory at reformation (Assumpts. 33 5).
Dead by 1565 (R.S.S. V, 2036).
1565 Mr. James Thornton, rector (Abb. Feu. Chs. 223v-4).
Died in 1578 (Reg. Pres. 149).
1540 Will. Thomson, vicar pensionary (Reg. Supp. 2374, 262-3v).
Later that year he asked for new provision (ibid. 2375, 133).
In 1544 resigned in favour of David Murray (ibid. 2520, 176).
1544 David Murray presented. A continual commensal of Cardinal
Bp. of Sabina and thus excused residence (Reg. Lat. 17 50,
310v-llv). -522- 1566 Mr. Will. Johnston, vicar (Abb. Feu. Ch. 223v-4). In 1563
he was serving as exhorter here (T. B. 284). Reader in 1569
and 70, minister in 1571 (ibid. ; Reg. Min. 41). In 1569
however was one of old priests called before Privy Council
(R. P. C. Scot. II, 40).
1572 George Johnston minister (T. B. 283). In 1574 had oversight
of Abbotrule, Bedrule, Eckford and Old Roxburgh as well
(Wod. Misc. 375). c.f. Foulden (St. Andrew's, Merse).
1574 James Johnston, reader (Wod. Misc. 375). c.f. Longnewton.
ASHKIRK
Cure a pensionary vicarage. Rectory and vicarage annexed
to prebend in Glasgow cathedral.
1525 Rich. Bothwell, rector (Reg. Ep. Glas. 497). Occurs in
1542 ( Yester Writs, 597). In 1552 a Mr. Will. Bothwell,
rector, died. Probably the same man.
1552 Sir. John Reid presented (R. S. S. IV, 1739).
(?) 1561 John Muir, rector at reformation (Assumpts. 212v). In 1573
deprived for failure to subscribe to articles of religion (R. S. S.
VI, 2170).
1550 Simon Schortried, vicar, died.
1550 D. James Ker presented to vicarage (R. S. S. IV, 612)
c.f. Linton.
1574 Mr. John Scott, minister. Also had oversight of Selkirk,
Yarrow, Ettrick and Rankilburn (Wod. Misc. 377). c.f.
Selkirk.
-523- 1574 James Scott reader (Wod. Misc. 377). In 1582 one of a num•
ber deprived for abusing sacraments and later excommunicated
(P. C. T. I, 190; B.U.K. II, 720; R. P. C. Scot. IV, 522;
XIV, 373; F.E.S. VIII, 132).
BEDRULE
Rectory, patronage in dispute between Kers of Ferniehurst
and Rutherfords.
1538 John Kirktown died.
1539 Bernard Baillie presented but Abp. refused to institute him.
He petitioned for new provision (Reg. Supp. 2316, 157).
1541 Will. Tod (ibid. 2411, 15v-16). Resigned in 1557.
1557 Will.' Ker presented (Reg. Vat. 1840, 64). Dead by 1562.
1562 John Stewart of Traquair, rector (F. E. S. VIII, 13 5).
Sir John Douglas, minister (F.E.S. VIII, 135). c.f. Hobkirk, 1564 Southdean.
Mr. George Johnston, minister of Ancrum, had oversight 1574 here (Wod. Misc. 375). No reader.
John Turnbull, reader had whole rectory and vicarage as 1576 stipend (Reg. Min. 87). May have been an ex-monk of Dry-
burgh (Lib^r_d^_Drj/bjir^h, 281). c.f. Abbotrule, Lessuden.
BOWDEN
Rectory annexed to Kelso Abbey.
1549 D. Will. Youngar, vicar, resigned.
1549 D. Mich.Dysart presented (R.S.S. IV, 336). However in 1568
Youngar referred to as late vicar (R. S. S. VI, 95).
-524- 1568 Thos. Dunkeson presented (ibid. ; Reg. Pres. 2). Was mini•
ster from 1568 (R£g_JL_Min. 41; T. B. 283). By 1574 also
minister of Lilliesleaf (q. v. ) and had oversight of Longnewton
and Melrose (Wod. Misc. 372). A Thos. Dunkeson was
schoolmaster and reader at Stirling in 1560 and 1563
(Haws, Parish Clergy, 224). c.f. Morebattle.
1574 Mr. Robt. Ker, reader (Wod. Misc. 376). c.f. Mertoun
(St. Andrew's, Merse).
CASTLETOWN
Rectory annexed to Jedburgh, devoted to cell of Canonbie.
Bell Kirk and Wheel Kirk were chapels in this parish.
1535 Will. Cottis presented to vicarage (Reg. Lat. 1663, 63v-6).
1557 Mr. Arch. Elliot, vicar (Armstrong, Liddesdale etc. , 89)-
1574 Martin Elliot presented (R.'S.S. VI, 2827).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 377). In 1600 said to have been waste for
many years (Assumpts. 221).
CAVERS MAGNA
A portionary vicarage. Rectory and some vicarage revenues
annexed to Melrose Abbey.
1547 Will. Lamb (F.E.S. VIII, 135).
1599 D. John Watson resigned.
1599 Will. Clerk presented (ibid. 136).
1574 Mr. Will. Auchmowty, minister of Hawick, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 376).
-525- 1574 Will. Slewman, reader (ibid. ).
1576 Patrick Dunbar, reader (Reg. Min. 87).
EGKFORD
Rectory annexed to Jedburgh abbey.
1539 John Tenent, canon of Jedburgh, resigned.
1539 Robt. Richardson presented (Reg. Vat. 1553, 286; Reg. Supp.
2355, 36v-7). Between 1539 and 1544 disputes between
Tenent, Richardson and And. Scherard (ibid. 23 59, I72v-3v;
2507, 189V-90). In 1557 Richardson was vicar (R. M. S. IV,
1156). In 1548 was dean of Annandale (F.E.S. Med. Aevi 186).
c.f. Morebattle, Jedburgh.
(?) 1561 John Wilson, vicar at reformation (Assumpts. 212, 215). Died
in 1573.
1573 John Clerke presented (Reg. Pres. 91). Reader here in 1574
and 1576 (Wod. Misc. 375; Reg. Min. 87). c.f. Kirkbean
(Nithsdale).
1574 Mr. George Johnston, minister of Ancrum, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 375).
ETTLETOWN
Rectory. In patronage of Lords of Liddesdale. No evidence of
service. Vacant in 1574 (Wod. Misc. 377). In 1600 said to
have been waste for many years. Abolished in 1603 (Hawick
Arch. Soc. 1921, p. 13).
-526- I-IASSENDEAN
Vicarage pensionary. Rectory and vicarage annexed to
Melrose abbey.
1538 Sir John Duncan, escheated for barratry. Fruits granted to
Sir George Scott (R. S.S. II, 2802). See below.
1539 Kentigern Reid (Reg. Supp. 2342, 37).
1544 D. John Duncan resigned, in favour of John Andree (Anderson)
(Resignations, Paul III, 174; Reg. Supp. 2521, 67v). In 1545
asked for 18 months prorogation to oust George Scott who had
intruded himself (Reg. Supp. 2530, I7v).
1550 Sir John Scott (c. f. Hawick and below) in dispute with Mr.
Ninian Westmin over vicarage (Reid Mss; Acts. & Decs. Ill,
264).
1568 Mr. Thos. Watson, vicar (T. B. 285). Resigned in 1576.
1576 Thos. Newby presented (Reg. Pres. 134v). See below.
1574 John Scott, reader (Wod. Misc. 370). See below and c.f.
Hawick.
1574 Mr. Will. Auchmowty, minister of Hawick, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 370).
1576 Thos. Newby, reader (Reg. Min. 87). See above. In 1582
was deprived and excommunicated for abuse of sacraments.
c.f. Ashkirk.
HAWICK
Vicarage pensionary. Rectory and vicarage annexed to
prebend in Bothwell Collegiate church.
-527- 1536 Mr. Alex. Murray died.
1536/7 D. John Scott presented to prebend (R. S. S. II, 2151; Reg.
Supp. 2251, 55). Still vicar in 1550 (Reid Mss. , Acts, Decs,
III, 264). c.f. Hassendean.
1556 Mr. John Sandilands (ibid. VII, 479v). Held prebend at
reformation, and up to 1572 (Assumpts. 259; T. B. 285).
1574, 1576 Mr. Will. Auchmowty, minister, also had oversight of Kirk-
town, Wilton, Hassendean and Cavers (Wod. Misc. 376;
Reg. Min. 87). From 1568 to 1572 had been minister in Mains
and Strathmartin (St. Andrew's, Angus). (Haws, Parish
Clergy, 104, 175).
1574 Henry Scott, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 376; Reg. Min.
87).
HOBKIRK
Rectory belonged to Jedburgh Abbey.
1550 D. James Bennet died.
1550 D. David Turnbull presented (R.S.S. IV, 656). In 1569 called
before Privy Council (R. P. C. Scot. II, 40). c.f. Minto.
Died in 1577.
1577 John Douglas presented to vicarage (Reg. Pres. I38v). Was
to be examined to see if fit to serve as reader (R. S. S. VII,
969). c.f. Bedrule, Southdean.
HOWNAM
Rectory annexed to Jedburgh Abbey. Nominally served by
one of canons, but no evidence of service.
-528- 1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 375).
1576 John Davidson, reader (Reg. Min. 87).
JEDBURGH
Parish church was abbey church. Its revenues and that of
its chapels were annexed to the abbey. Cure served by a
chaplain, usually one of canons.
1538 Will. Dobye resigned.
1538 Nich. Rutherfurd asked for provision (Reg. Supp. 2285,
130-1). In 1539 in dispute over cure with Hugh Curre (ibid.
2330, 15v-l6v).
1551 Robt. Richardson, vicar (G.R.H. Chs. 1529). c.f. Eckford,
Morebattle.
1560 Paul Methuen, minister, and in 1562. Partly educated in
England under Coverdale. Began to preach in 1559. In 1562
Knox went to Jedburgh to try him on charge of adultery.
Removed and excommunicated in 1563. Left for England.
Made attempts to return, but finally naturalised in 1570, sub•
sequently gained livings in Somerset (B_:JJ^_K. I, 13, 29, 31,
55; Knox, History I, 125, 148, 159, 161, 334; II, 66-7,
187-8; Donaldson, Scot. Ref. 86).
1563 Alex. Forestar, minister. Left in 1568. Had been minister
of Libberton (Glasg. Lanark) in 1562. Later moved to Tranent.
An ex-canon of Holyrood (Haws, Parish Clergy, 272, 238).
1569 Mr. John Young (T. B. 283; Reg. Min. 41). Had been mini•
ster of Duns (q.v. ) (St. Andrew's, Merse) and North Berwick.
-529- In 1570 moved to Irvine (Haws, Parish Clergy, 116, 323).
1572 Mr. Patrich Creich, minister (Reg. Min. 41). Had served at
Ratho and North Berwick (Haws, Parish Clergy, 263).
1574 Mr. And. Clayhills, minister, also had oversight of Oxnam,
Nesbit, Craling and Southdean (Wod. Misc. 376). Had served
in Monifieth (St. Andrew's, Angus) and Monikie (Brechin).
(Haws, Parish Clergy, 260).
1574 Will. Johnston, reader (Wod. Misc. 376).
NISBET and CRAILING, pendicles of Jedburgh
1569 Adam Clerk, exhorter (Reg. Min. 41). c.f. Kelso, Smailhome
(St. Andrew's, Merse).
1574 Sir John Ker, reader (Wod. Misc. 376). c.f. Old Roxburgh.
Minister of Jedburgh had oversight.
1576 Mr. Henry Livingstone, reader (Reg. Min. 87).
LANG TON and OLD JEDBURGH also lay within this parish.
KELSO
Vicarage pensionary. Rectory and vicarage annexed to abbey.
1567 Adam Clerk, reader. Was exhorter in 1569 and reader in
1574 (Reg. Min. 13, 41; Wod. Misc. 374). c.f. Smailhome,
Nisbet.
1574 Mr. Paul Knox , minister, also had oversight of Ednam,
Maker stoun and Nenthorn (Wod. Misc. 374).
1576 Mr. John Howie, minister (Reg. Min. 13).
-530- KIRKTOWN
Rectory. Patronage in dispute between Abp. of Glasgow
and crown. After reformation belonged to Earl of Bothwell.
1545 D. Will. Amuligane, vicar (sic). (ReidMss. Protocol Bk.
Hew Rig, f. 15).
1550 Mr. Arch. Heriot resigned rectory.
1550 Mr. Will. Cranston presented (R.S.S. IV, 1397). Said to have
died in 1563 (T. B. 25n) but presentation not made until 1567.
1567 Mr. George Douglas presented (Reg. Pres. 34v; R. S. S. VI,
123). He was reader in 1574 (Wod. Misc. 376). In 1576 was
non-resident and another (unnamed) reader was paid the
rectory and vicarage revenues (Reg. Min. 87).
1574 Mr. Will. Auchmowty, minister of Hawick, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 376).
LEMPITLAW
Vicarage pensionary. Rectory annexed to provostship of
Trinity Colleg. church, Edinburgh.
1531 Sir John Stob presented to vicarage (Haws, Parish Clergy,
158).
1540 Sir George Clopperton, provost of Trinity college, presented
"in expectationem" to rectory and vicarage. In possession
in 1566 (R.S.S. II, 3594; V, 3146).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 375).
LESSUDEN
Rectory belonged to Dryburgh Abbey. Cure served by canons.
-531- 1545 Sir John Turnbull, vicar (Prot. Bk. Corbet, 27v). A canon
of Dryburgh. Vicar, and probably reader in 1567 (Haws,
Parish Clergy, 159). In 1576 was reader with whole vicarage
as stipend (Reg. Min. 87). c.f. Abbotrule, Bedrule.
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 375).
LILLIESLEAF
Common church of Glasgow cathedral. Cure served by
chaplain or vicar pensioner.
1568 Thos. Duncanson, minister; still served there in 1574 (Reg.
Min. 41; T. B. 283; Wod. Misc. 376). Presented to rectory
in 1571 (R. S. S. VI, 1315). c.f. Bowden, Morebattle.
1574 Arch. Simson, reader (Wod. Misc. 376). In 1590 called
before Privy Council for abusing sacraments (R. P. C. Scot.
IV, 522).
LINDEAN
Rectory annexed to Kelso Abbey. A perpetual vicarage.
1535 Mr. Robt. Ker, vicar (A. D. C. S. VI, 190). Held vicarage
at reformation (Assumpts., 259v); in 1569 was 'yconomous 1
of Kelso (Abb. Feu. Ch. f. 83). Dead by 1569.
1569 Will. Ker presented to vicarage (Reg. Pres. 27v). In 1574
he was minister (Wod. Misc. 376).
1565 John Fotheringham, reader, and in 1567 (F. E. S. VIII, 149).
LINTON
Rectory. In patronage of Somervilles of Carnwath and Linton.
-531a- 1557 (Feb.) Mr. Walter Balfour (Melrose Records, 150). Also occurs in
1558 (ibid. 158), but in June 1557 parson is Sir Thos.
Crysteson (ibid. 153). c.f. Yetholm.
1577 Mr. Thos. Somerville held rectory and vicarage. May also
have held them at reformation (Assumpts. 212, 2l4v).
1563 Mark Ker allowed third of vicarage. Vicar in 1565 (T. B.
283; G.R.H. Chs. 1996).
1569 James Ker alleged vicar (F.E.S. VIII, 131). c.f. Ashkirk.
1572 Thos. Moffett, reader, and in 1574 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min. 41;
Wod. Misc. 375). c.f. Morebattle.
1574 No minister (Wod. Misc. 375).
LONGNEWTON
Rectory belonged to Jedburgh Abbey, but at reformation canons
failed to make good their claim to the fruits; in effect a free
parsonage in patronage of Jedburgh.
1565 Sir Patrick Crawfurd, vicar perpetual, died.
1565 Sir Walter Halyburton presented (R. S. S. V, 2237).
1574 Thos. Dunkeson, minister of Bowden, had oversight here.
1574 Ed. Dickson, reader (Wod. Misc. 376).
1576 James Johnston, reader (Reg. Min. 87). c.f. Ancrum.
MAXTON
Rectory and vicarage belonged to Dryburgh Abbey. Cure a
vicarage pensionary.
-532- 1552 Sir. Will. Tailfer, vicar (Prdt. Bk. Corbet, 81). Died in
1561.
1561 Sir. Will. Ainslie, presented (Laing Chs. 727). In 1569 was
one of priests summoned before Privy Council (R. P. C. Scot.
II, 40). Reader in 1574 and 1576 (Wod. Misc. 375; Reg. Min.
87).
1574 No minister (Wod. Misc. 375).
MAXWELL Rectory and vicarage belonged to Kelso Abbey. A vicarage
pensionary.
John Rolland, vicar (R. M. S. V, 1274). 1547
Vacant (Reg. Min. 41; Wod. Misc. 37 5).
1567, 1574
MELROSE Rectory and vicarage belonged to abbey. One of the monks
served the cure.
1553 Thos. Reid, chaplain (Reid Mss. , Act. & Decs. VIII, 204).
1562 James Pont appointed by General Assembly to minister there
until next assembly (B. U. K. I, 18).
John Watson, minister (F. E. S. II, 187). An ex-monk of 1568 Melrose. In 1569 one of priests called before Privy Council
(R. P. C. Scot. II, 40).
Thos. Halwell, reader, and in 1576 (Reg. Min. 41; Wod. Misc. 1574 376). Had been a monk of Melrose in 1556 (Melrose Reg.
Recs. 150).
-533- 1574 Thos. Dunkeson, minister of Bowden, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 376).
MIN TO
Rectory. In patronage of Stewarts of Gar rules.
1542 D. Walter Stewart rector, and in 1544 (Wigt. Chs. 282n, 284).
1574 Mr. Will. McGowin, reader had whole vicarage as his stipend
(Wod. Misc. 376). In 1576 deprived for non-residence (Reg.
Min. 87). Had been a public notary in 1553 (Wigt. Chs. 332),
and in 1572 and 1575 was Commissary of Wigtown (F. E. S.
Med. Aevi, 142; ReidMss., LochnawChs., 40). Also called
rector of Minto (ibid. ).
1576 Ed. Dickson, reader, had whole parsonage for stipend (Reg.
Min. 87).
1569 Sir David Turnbull, "in Minto" one of priests called before
Privy Council (R. P. C. Scot. II, 40). No other trace of him
here. c.f. Hobkirk.
MOREBATTLE
Rectory and vicarage annexed to Archdeaconry of Teviotdale.
Cure a vicarage pensionary.
1534 John Lauder parson (F. E. S. Med. Aevi, 178). Secretary to
Abp. of St. Andrews (Rent Scti And, liii). In 1536 John
Duncanson (c.f. Bowden, Lilliesleaf) claimed that he had been
provided to archdeaconry in 1533 on death of Thos. Ker, and
Lauder had intruded. Asked for new provision (Reg. Supp.
2207, 258). In 1537 John Campbell asked for provision, -534- stating that Lauder was dead (Reg. Supp. 2266, f. 127), but
in 1543/4 Lauder resigned.
1544 John Hepburn provided to archdeaconry (Reg. Vat. 1742, 33-5).
c.f. Dairy (Galloway). Occurs in 1556 and 1564. Dead by
1565 (F.E.S. Med. Aevi, 178). In 1562 had been at horn for
third of parsonage (T. B. 163), but
1552 Robt. Richardson provided to archdeaconry. Resigned in 1 565
(F.E.S. Med. Aevi, 179). c.f. Eckford, Jedburgh.
1565 Thos. Ker presented. Occurs in 1569 (ibid. ).
(?) 1561 Sir Will. Young, curate at reformation (Assumpts. 213v).
1574 Thos. Moffet, reader (Wod. Misc. 375). c.f. Linton.
No minister (ibid. ).
MOW
Rectory and vicarage annexed to Kelso Abbey. A vicarage
pensionary.
1579 Sir James Young dead by Dec.
Thos. White presented to vicarage; to be examined to see if
fit to serve as reader (R. S. S. VII, 2129).
1574 Vacant (Wod. Misc. 1574).
OLD ROXBURGH
Rectory and vicarage annexed to prebend in Glasgow. A
vicarage pensionary.
1528 Will. Ker younger presented to prebend on resignation of Will.
Ker, elder (E.H. R. 1921, G.D. 111/1/5). In 1563 at horn
for parsonage (T. B. 286). Died in 1566, -535- 1566 James Beaton presented (R. S. S. V, 2973, 3224). Was
minister in 1577 (B. U. K. I, 393).
1550 D. Peter Ker, vicar, died.
D. And. Currie presented (R.S.S. IV, 702). c.f. Bassendean
(St. Andrews, Merse).
1569 Sir John Ker, vicar, one of priests called before Privy
Council (R. P. C. Scot. II, 40). c.f. Nisbet (Jedburgh).
1574 Mr. George Johnston, minister of Ancrum, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 375).
Thos. Ker, reader (ibid. ). Also vicar pensioner. One of
those deprived in 1582 for abusing sacraments (c.f. Ashkirk).
c.f. Langton (St. Andrews, Merse).
OXNAM
Rectory and vicarage annexed to Jedburgh Abbey. A vicarage
pensionary.
1540 Thos. Atkyns on resigned. Had held vicarage in commend am,
a canon of Jedburgh.
1540 John Rutherford provided (Reg. Vat. 1721, 324v-5). Died in
1551.
1551 D. Thos. Richardson presented (R. S. S. IV, 1332).
1556 Sir James Ainslie, vicar (Prot. Bk. John Wilson, 15v). Also
chaplain of altar of St. Ninian in Jedburgh (F. E. S. VIII, 141).
Still held vicarage in 1566. Reader in 1574 and 1576, probably
since 1569 (T. B. 285; Wod. Misc. 376; Reg. Min. 87).
-536- 1574 Mr. And. Clayhills, minister of Jedburgh, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 376).
RANKILBURN
Rectory. In patronage of Scotts of Buccleuch.
1574 Mr. John Scott, minister of Ashkirk, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 377).
1574 Vacant, and said to need no reader (Reg. Min. 88). By
reformation had declined so much that usually united with
another parish (Haws, Parish Clergy, 203).
ROXBURGH
Rectory had belonged to Kelso Abbey. Church was ruinous
in the 15th century. Probably ceased to function before the
reformation, although in 1537 John Douglas had asked for
provision to the long vacant cure (Reg. Supp. 2243, 25v-6v).
SELKIRK
Rectory and vicarage annexed to Kelso Abbey. A vicarage
pensionary.
1535 D. Will. Brydyn, vicar (R. M. S. Ill, 1518). Resigned in 1542.
1542 And. Duncan presented (Reg. Vat. 1734, 44v-5v).
1574 Thos. Cranston vicar (F. E. S. VIII, 154). From 1563 fruits
of vicarage had been held by the Kers of Cavers (T. B. 286).
1563 John Guild, reader and teacher of youth (T. B. 284).
1568 Mr. John Scott, exhorter, and in 1569 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min 41).
In 1574, as minister of Ashkirk (q. v. ) had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 377). c.f. Yarrow,(Peebles). -537- 1574 George Cunnyngham, reader ("Wod. Misc. 377).
SOUTH DEAN
Rectory. From 1528 in patronage of Sir Walter Scott of
Branxholme, but Earl of Angus recovered it in 1542/3.
1557 Hugh Douglas. Was in possession at reformation, and in 1563
(Assumpts. 213; Haws, Parish Clergy, 222; G. R. H. Chs.,
1908).
From 1566 fruits of rectory held by Douglas of Bonjedburgh
(T.B. 286).
1567 Mr. Walt. Pyle, exhorter (Reg. Min. 41). Had been a chaplain
in Jedburgh, c.f. Foulden (St. Andrews, Merse).
1574 Mr. And. Clayhills, minister of Jedburgh, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 376).
John Douglas, reader (ibid. ). c.f. Bedrule, Hobkirk.
1582 John Scott, reader, one of those deprived for abusing the
sacraments (c.f. Ashkirk).
SPROUSTON
Rectory annexed to Kelso Abbey. A perpetual vicarage.
1539 Rich. Richardson, vicar (R. S. S. II, 3195).
1550 Thos. (sic) Richardson died.
Patrick Bellenden presented. Brother of Mr. John Bellenden
of Auchnowl (R. S. S. IV, 571). Still in possession at reformatioi
and until 1588 (Assumpts. I98; R. M. S. V, 1461).
1574 And. Haistie, reader (Wod. Misc. 375).
No minister (ibid. ).
-538- 1576 Robt. Young, reader (Reg. Min. 86).
WILTON
Rectory. In patronage of Earls of Bothwell. Temporarily out
of their hands in 1550 when granted to Scott of Branxholm
(R. S.S. IV, 856).
1549 Peter Longlands died.
D. John Grenelaw presented (R. S. S. IV, 326).
1561 Mr. Mich. Balfour held rectory, and in 1563 (T. B. HI, 163,
286). Possibly abbot of Melrose.
1574 Mr. Thos. Weston demitted the vicarage (sic) (Wod. Misc. 376)
1574 Mr. Will. Auchmowty, minister of Hawick, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 376).
1574 John Longlands, reader had whole vicarage as stipend (Wod.
Misc. 376).
YETHOLM
Rectory. In patronage of Earls of Bothwell.
1543 Rector here (unnamed) was also parish clerk of Kelso (Reid
Mss. Acts. & Decs. I, 564).
1558 Thos. Christeson (Melrose Reg. Recs. 162). c.f. Linton.
In possession at reformation (Assumpts. 247). In 1577 gave
up rectory (Reg. Pres. 149v).
1563 James Williamson, reader and in 1567 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min.
41). In 1569 one of priests called before Privy Council (R. P. C.
Scot. II, 40). Possibly excommunicated before 1590 for
-539- profaning the sacraments (ibid. IV, 522). c.f Dalgarno
(Nithsdale).
1574 Thos. Turnet, reader (Wod. Misc. 375). A monk of Kelso
from 1540 to 1571 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 319).
No minister (Wod. Misc. 375).
1577 Thos. Aitken granted rectory. Also minister, and in 1580
(Reg. Pres. 149v; Biel Muniments, 1232).
-540- Glasgow; Peebles deanery
EDDLESTONE
Annexed to prebend in Glasgow cathedral. A vicarage
pensionary.
1534 Sir Thos. Hay, vicar (A. D. C. S. Ill, 215v).
1555 Sir John Wilson, vicar (Gunn, Ministry of Peebles, 69). Also
occurs in 1564 (Abb. Feu. Chs. 12v) although in 1589 Sir Thos.
Hay is called late vicar here (R. M. S. V, 1666).
1555 Mr. George Hay, rector (Yester Writs,66 3). In possession
at reformation (Assumpts. 249v). Minister from 1561 to 1572
(T. B. 67, 283; Reg. Min. 43). Also held prebend of Rathven
in Aberdeen cathedral and was minister there. Allowed thirds
of both on condition he resided in one and provided service
for the other (Reg. Min. 43). In 1568 rebuked by General
Assembly on parishioners' complaint that he failed to do this
here (Gunn, Ministry of Peebles, 69).
1574 Adam Dickson, reader.
No minister (Wod. Misc. 377).
ETTRICK
Annexed to Melrose Abbey. Served by a curate.
1538 James Inglis, vicar (Reg. Supp. 2288, 9). Resigned in 1548,
keeping pension of 20 marks Scots.
1548 D. John Stevinson presented (R. S. S. Ill, 2620). Still vicar in
1569 (F.E.S. VIII, 149).
1574 Mr. John Scott, minister of Ashkirk (Teviotdale), had over-
-541- sight here (Wod. Misc. 377).
1576 Said to need no reader (Reg. Min. 88).
GLENHOLM
Annexed to Chapel Royal, Stirling. A vicarage pensionary.
1540 Mr. Ninian Spottiswood, rector (Yester Writs, 571).
1562 Mr. Will. Hamilton held rectory at reformation; had thirds
remitted (T. B. 148, 283; Assumpts. 249). Died in 1571
(R. S. S. VI, 1226).
1563 George Tod, reader (T. B. 283) and in 1567 (Reg. Min. 42).
From 1569 to 1572 allowed third of vicarage (T. B. 283).
1571 James Stewart presented to rectory (R. S. S. VI, 1226). As
Minister of Stobo, had oversight here in 1574 (Wod. Misc.
377).
1574 Walter Tweedie, reader (Wod. Misc. 377). c.f. Broughton
and Dawick (Stobo).
INNERLEITHEN
Annexed to Kelso; devoted to cell of Lesmahagow.
1522 Sir John Giffert, vicar. Occurs 1539, 1552 (Yester Writs,
555; R. M. S. Ill, 1962; Gunn, Ministry of Peebles, 32).
1554 Thos. Cairnis, chaplain (ibid. ).
1557 David Sinclair, vicar (H. M. C. Milne Home, 206). Had been
styled vicar in 1548 (A. D. C. S. , XXV, 27). Vicar in 1570
(T. B. 285).
1571 Patrick Sanderson, exhorter (T. B. 284). May have been here
-542- in 1563 (F. E, S. I, 274). Reader in 1574 (Wod. Misc. 377).
c.f. Kailzie.
1574 No minister (ibid. ).
KAIL ZIE
Originally a chapel of Innerleithen. Annexed to Kelso.
1563 John Bullo, reader, and in 1567 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min. 42).
A chaplain in Peebles, 1537-62 (Gunn, Ministry of Peebles,
69).
1574 Pat. Sanderson, reader (Wod. Misc. 377). c.f. Innerleithen.
1574 No minister (ibid. ).
KILBUCHO
Annexed to prebend in Dalkeith collegiate church. A vicarage
pensionary.
1559 Will. Porteous, vicar (Haws, Parish Clergy, 121). In
possession at reformation (Assumpts. 251). Served as
reader from 1563 to 1572 (T. B. 283-4; Reg. Min. 42).
1574 Ninian Hall, minister of Biggar, had oversight here (Wod.
Misc. 378).
1574 And. Jarden, reader (ibid. ).
KIRKURD
Common church of Trinity College church, Edinburgh. A
perpetual vicarage.
1541 John Davidson resigned.
1541 John Leslie presented (Reg. Vat. 1724, 326-8). Resigned
1553. -543- 1553 Mr. David Gibson, rector of Ayr, presented (R. S. S. IV,
1850). In possession at reformation (Assumpts. 251v).
Died in 1570/ 1 (Reg. Pres. 34, 53v).
1563 Thos. Lindsay, exhorter (T. B. 284). c.f. Skirling. Served
also at Dolphinton (Lanark) (Haws, Parish Clergy, 63).
1571/2 Thos. Paterson, exhorter (ibid. ). c.f. Newlands.
1571 Rich. Weir, reader, and in 1574. In 1571 presented to
vicarage (R. S. S. VI, 1180; Wod. Misc. 378).
1574 Mr. Arch. Douglas, minister here, had oversight of Linton
and Newlands (q.v. ) (Wod. Misc. 378). Presented to rectory
in 1574 (R. S. S. VI, 2619). c.f. Peebles.
LINTON
Annexed to Kelso abbey. Vicarage.
1540 Mr. James Schoriswood, vicar (R. M. S. Ill, 2138).
1549 Adam Kinghorn (ibid. V, 1548). Held vicarage at reformation
(Assumpts. 251v). Dead by 1563.
1563 Mr. John Balfour gained vicarage in payment of pension
granted by Queen (R. S. S. V, 1223). In 1564 in dispute with
Mark Ker. Resigned in Ker's favour (ibid. 1657).
1556 Mr. Walt. Balfour, rector (Kelso Liber 470). Held rectory at
reformation (Assumpts. 253v). Possibly minister in 1560
(B. U. K. I, 4).
1563 Adam Colquhon, reader, until 1574 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min. 42;
Wod. Misc. 378). Had been curate here in 1559 (Haws, Parish
Clergy, 163).
-544- 1574 Mr. Arch. Douglas, minister of Kirkurd had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 378).
LYNE
Rectory until 1541. Then annexed to provostry of new
collegiate church of Peebles.
1527 Gilb. Wichtman, rector. Became provost of Peebles collegiate
church (Gunn, Ministry of Peebles, 142).
1558 Andrew Beton, rector and provost (ibid. ). Held rectory at
reformation (Assumpts 252v). Deprived in 1573 because out
of the country (R. S. S. VI, 1981).
1573 Mr. Arch. Douglas presented. Resigned in 157 5 (R. S. S. VI,
1981; VII, 251). c.f. Peebles.
1538 Pat Greirson, vicar (Yester Writs, 539). Occurs in 1553.
Was reader from 1563 to 1574 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min. 42;
Wod. Misc. 377).
1574 No minister (Wod. Misc. 377).
1575 Gilb. Hay presented to rectory; to be admitted if fit to serve
as minister (R.S.S. VII, 251).
MANOR
Originally a chapel of Peebles, with which it formed the prebend
of the archdeaconry of Glasgow. Cure a vicarage pensionary.
For archdeacons, c.f. Peebles.
1555 Sir Will. Turner (als. Tunno) appointed (Reg. Ep. Glas. 524).
Also schoolmaster of Peebles. Ill in 1557, dead by 1558
(Gunn, Church and Monastery of Holy Cross, 36-7). -545- 1562 Sir John Allan, sometime curate and minister. Had been
chaplain and public notary at Peebles (q. v. ) in 1556 (Haws,
Parish Clergy, 172). Minister from 1565; died in 1572
(T.B. 283).
1563 Thos. Purves, reader, and in 1567 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min 42).
c.f. Traquair.
1574 Mr. Arch. Douglas, minister of Peebles, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 377).
1574 Hector Cranston, reader (ibid. ).
NEW LANDS
Annexed to a prebend in Dalkeith collegiate church. A
vicarage pensionary.
1538 John Douglas died. David Paniter and John Mencains both
asked for provision (Reg. Supp. 2259, 83v-5; 2261, l95v-6),
but in 1541 Douglas was rector (Brev. Lat. 32, f. 213).
(?) 1561 Mr. Arch. Douglas held rectory at reformation (Assumpts. 252)
Escheated in 1566 for part in Riccio's murder (R. S. S. V, 2740)
but 1569-71 had third remitted as a lord of session (T.B. 283).
In 1574 had oversight here as minister of Kirkurd (Wod. Misc.
378). c.f. Peebles.
1550 D. Martin Ewmond died.
1550 D. John Dunlop presented to vicarage (R. S. S. IV, 868).
Resigned in 1551.
1551 Mr. Will. Thomson presented (ibid. 1061).
1563 Thos. Patinson, reader, until 1570 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min. 42). -546- c.f. Kirkurd.
1574 John Thomson, reader (Wod. Misc. 378). May have been
pre-reformation vicar (F. E. S. VIII, 61).
PEEBLES
Along with Manor formed prebend of archdeacon of Glasgow.
In 1541 vicarage was annexed to provostry of newly erected
collegiate church of Peebles. Cure then served by vicar
pensionary who was one of prebendaries there.
1538 Mr. Alex. Dick, archdeacon. Dead by 1563 (F.E.S. Med.
Aevi, 173), but in 1560 Mr. And. Betoun had been collated
on supposed death of Dick (ibid. 174). See below.
1573 Mr. Arch Douglas, brother of Will. Douglas of Cavers, pre•
sented to archdeaconry, parsonage and vicarage, on depri•
vation of Betoun who had not subscribed to articles of religion
and was out of the country (R. S. S. VI, 1981). c.f. Lyne,
Kirkurd, Newlands.
1545 Gilb. Wichtman, provost of collegiate church (Gunn, Ministry
of Peebles, 3). Also occurs in 1551 (ibid.), c.f. Lyne.
1558 Mr. And. Betoun, provost (ibid. ). c.f. Lyne.
1541 Rich. Bothwell, portionary vicar, resigned retaining a pension
(Reg. Supp. 2423, 7v). but in 1543 was still vicar, gave
consent to erection of collegiate church, and installed as a
prebendary (Peebles Chrs. XXXII, p. 63).
1554 Mr. John Wardlaw, vicar (Gunn, Ministry of Peebles, 4).
Still in possession in 1559 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 196). c.f.
-547- Moffat (Annandale).
1560 Mr. Thos. Archibald vicar at reformation and in 1569
(Assumpts. 252v; R. M.S. IV, 1888).
1560 John Dickson, minister and exhorter, and in 1563, 1567
(t. B. 284; Reg. Min 42; Gunn, Peebles Church, 40).
1562 Sir John Allan elected minister (Peebles Chrs. 275).
Previously been a chaplain, public notary, and town clerk
here (Gunn, Peebles Church, passim), c.f. Manor.
1571/2 Mr. Thos. Cranston, minister here, to minister sacraments
to the whole shire (Reg. Min. 42; T.B. 283). Had previously
served at Tranent, Borthwick, Liberton and Heriot (Haws,
Parish Clergy, 263).
1574 Mr. Arch. Douglas, minister, with oversight of Manor. Had
whole archdeaconry as stipend (Wod. Misc. 377). See above.
1574 Mr. Will Livingstone, reader (ibid.).
SKIRLING
Rectory
1522 Sir Alex. Cockburn, rector (Yester Writs, 555).
1549 Sir John Forest, rector. In possession in 1559 (Skirling Writs,
27, 30; Haws Parish Clergy, 220).
In 1560's fruits held by either John Cockburn of Newholme, or
Will, or James Cockburn of Skraling. Probably the latter
(F. E. S. VIII, 55; T.B. 110; Assumpts. 253v; T.B. 286).
1567 Thos. Lindsay may have been exhorter here (F. E.S. I, 257).
In 1574 had oversight here as minister of Dolphinton (Wod. -548- Misc. 379). c.f. Kirkurd.
1574 No reader (ibid. ).
1576 John Purdy, reader (Reg. Min. 88).
STOBO
Rectory and part of vicarage annexed to prebend in Glasgow.
A vicarage portionary.
1544 Mr. Adam Colquhon, late parson (R. S. S. Ill, 769).
1553 Mr. John Colquhon, parson (G. R. H. Chs. 1598). Held prebend
at reformation (Assumpts. 250v). In 1566 resigned in favour
of brother.
1566 Mr. Arch. Colquhon (R. S. S. V, 2621). Still in possession
in 1577 (Laing Chs. 944).
1537 Ninian Douglas, vicar (Yester Writs, 537). Held vicarage in
1561 (T.B. 112); resigned in 1563.
1563 Robt. Douglas, vicar (Assumpts. II, 185). Occurs in 1578
(Yester Writs, 812).
1562 Sir David Hamilton, vicar pensionary there (Prot. Bk. Grote,
221).
Thos. Neilson, exhorter, and in 1567-72, 1574 (Reg. Min. 42; 1563 T. B. 284; Wod. Misc. 377). In 1538 had been curate here
(Yester Writs, 539).
James Stewart, minister here, had oversight of Broughton, 1574 Dawick and Drummelzier, and Glenholm (q. v. ) (Wod. Misc.
377).
-549- BROUGHT ON dependent on Stobo
1563 Walter Tweedie, exhorter, until 1574 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min.
42; Wod. Misc. 377). c.f. Dawick, Glenholm.
May have been reader and vicar here in 1562 (F. E. S. VIII, 52).
1574 James Stewart, minister of Stobo, had oversight here (Wod.
Misc. 377).
DAWICK dependent on Stobo
1563 Thos. Bissat, exhorter, until 1574 (T. B. 283; Wod. Misc.
377). c.f. Drummelzier.
1563 Walt. Tweedie, exhorter, until 1572 (T. B. 284; Wod. Misc.
377). c.f. Broughton, Glenholm.
1574 James Stewai't, minister of Stobo, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 377).
DRUMMELZIER dependent on Stobo
1563 Thos. Bissat, exhorter, until 1574 (T. B. 283; Reg. Min. 42;
Wod. Misc. 377). c.f. Dawick.
1574 James Stewart, minister of Stobo, had oversight here (Wod.
Misc. 377).
TRAQUAIR
Mensal church of Glasgow cathedral. A vicarage pensionary.
1555 Thos. Purves, curate (Gubb, Peebles Church, 146). c.f.
Manor.
1567 Mr. Alex. Tait , reader and vicar (Reg. Min. 42). Reader
1569-72, 1574 (T. B. 284; Wod. Misc. 377).
-550- 1574 No minister (Wod;' Misc. 377).
YARROW (als. ST. MARY of the LOWES, or of the FOREST)
Annexed to Chapel Royal, Stirling. Revenues divided between
chanter, treasurer and master of bairns (for holders of these
offices see Haws, Parish Clergy, 249). A vicarage pensionary.
1557 Sir Peter Cranston, probably vicar (P. C. T. 400).
1568 Mr. John Scott, exhorter (Reg. Min. 41). In 1574, as mini•
ster of Ashkirk, had oversight here (Wod. Misc. 377).
c.f. Selkirk (Teviotdale).
-551- St. Andrews Diocese, Merse deanery
ABBEY ST. BQTHANS
Annexed to nunnery there.
1535 Sir Will. Dobson, vicar (Swinton Chs. 110).
1563 Will. Colvile, reader, until 1572 (T. B. 284; Reg. Min. 12).
1574 Nicol Suddie, reader (Wod. Misc. 373). c.f. Cranshaws.
1574 Math. Liddaile, minister of Cranshaws, had oversight here
(ibid.)
ALDCAMBUS
Rectory annexed to Coldingham Priory. A vicarage.
1538 James Young, vicar. Doubt about validity of provision;
asked to be provided anew (Reg. Supp. 2312, 290).
1548 D. David Robertson died.
1548 D. Will. Tempill presented (R. S.S. Ill, 2850).
1574 John Wood, reader (Wod. Misc. 372).
1574 David Hume, minister of Oldhamstock, had oversight here
(ibid.).
AYTON
Dependent on Coldingham church
1559 Sir Will. Orknay, chaplain, inhabitant of Ayton (G. R. H. Chs.
1811).
1563 Sir John Flint, vicar pensionary (G. R. H. Chs. 1933). In 1574
as vicar and reader, summoned before General Assembly for
irregularities in administration of sacraments. To be exam-
-552- ined for ability and learning (F. E. S. II, 30; Wod. Misc. 372).
Reader in 1576 (Reg. Min. 13).
1574 Will. Lamb, minister of Coldingham, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 372).
B AS S END E AN
Annexed to Coldstream nunnery. Officially a perpetual, but
in fact a pensionary vicarage.
1567 And. Currie, reader (Reg. Min. 11). Also occurs as vicar in
1569, 1574 and reader in 1574 (F. E. S. II, 165; Wod. Misc. ,
374). c.f. Old Roxburgh (Glasgow, Teviotdale).
1574 Mr. Ninian Borthwick, minister, and in 1576. Had oversight
of Legerwood and Earlston (Reg. Min. 11; Wod. Misc. 374).
Was probably a prebendary of Corstophine, or St. Giles,
Edinburgh (Haws, Parish Clergy, 22, 40). c.f. Lauder,
Channel Kirk, Earlston.
BUNKLE
Mensal church of bishopric of Dunkeld. A perpetual vicarage.
1561 Sir Henry Kinloch, vicar (Assumpts. l94v). Died in 1574
(Reg. Pres. iii, 72).
1563 John Black, exhorter, and in 1567 (T. B. 283; Reg. Min. 13).
c. f. Preston.
1574 Mr. George Ramsay, minister of Foulden, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 372).
1574 Will. Sincleir, reader (Wod. Misc. 372). May have been a
friar of Inverkeithing (Haws, Parish Clergy, 32). Presented -553- to vicarage in 1574 (Reg. Pres. iii, 72). c.f. Preston.
CHANNEL KIRK
Rectory belonged to Dryburgh Abbey. In 1627 the minister
reported there was no manse because his predecessors had
been non-resident (Report on State of Parishes, 5).
1536 Sir George Strathauchin (Strachin). May still have been vicar
in 1576 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 40; F. E.S. VIII, 143).
1567 Ninian Borthwick, minister of Lauder, had oversight here
(Reg. Min. 10).
1574 Will. Frank, minister of Lauder, had oversight here (Wod.
Misc. 374).
1574 John Charles, reader (ibid. ).
1576 No reader (Reg. Min. 75).
CHIRNSIDE
Annexed to a prebend in collegiate church of Dunbar.
1531 Mr. Abraham Creichton, rector and prebend (Harwood Writs,
1). Died in 1565. c.f. Upsetlington.
1565 John Hune presented (R. S. S. V, 2371). Still rector in 1573
(F. E. S. VIII, 122). c.f. Upsetlington.
1538 D. John Ker, vicar (R.S.S. II, 2759).
1567 Ninian Forman, reader, until 1574 (Reg. Min. 13; T. B. 277;
Wod. Misc. 372). May have been a student of St. Andrews in
1535 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 272).
-554- 1574 Mr. George Ramsay, minister of Foulden, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 372).
COLDINGHAM
Annexed to priory there. Vicarage annexed to sacristanship
of priory, holder serving the cure.
1567 Will. Lamb, minister, until 1583 (T. B. 276; Reg. Min. 13;
Coldingham Parish and Priory, 138). By 1574 had oversight
of Ayton and Lamberton as well (Wod. Misc. 372). Had been
a public notary in 1557 (H. M. C. David Milne Hume Mss. 206)
1574 David Forsyth, reader (Wod. Misc. 372).
CRANSHAWS
Annexed to a prebend in the Chapel Royal at Stirling.
1552 David Swynton presented to rectory. Last holder had been
Mr. Alex. Forrest (R. S. S. IV, 1784). Swynton still held
rectory at reformation (Assumpts. 198).
1563 Will. Knowes, vicar pensionary, and in 1576-7 (F. E. S. VIII,
116).
1567 Nicol. Suddie, reader (F. E. S. II, 6). Received third of
rectory and vicarage (Reg. Min. 12). c.f. Abbey St. Bothans
1574 No reader (Wod. Misc. 373).
1574 Math. Liddell, minister, also had oversight of Abbey St.
Bothans and Ellem (Wod. Misc. 373). Had been reader at
Tyninghame and Whittinghame (Haddington/Lothian) in 1570
(F.E.S. II, 6).
-555- DUNS
Annexed to prebend in collegiate church of Dunbar. A
vicarage pensionary.
1533 James Somervell, rector (A. D. C. S. II, 138) until 1 544.
1544 Arch. Hume, rector (R. S. S. Ill, 972). In 1565 resigned
rectory to David Hume, but kept fruits himself (R. S. S. V,
2511). Died in 1572 when David Hume was parson (Yester
Writs, 771). c.f. Hilton.
1529 Sir John Clark, vicar.
Pat. Morison, curate (H. M. C. Milne Home Mss. 55).
1574 Sir John Ramsay, vicar (Edin. Tests, III, 47v). c.f. Langton.
1563 James Brown, reader (T. B. 284).
1568 Mr. John Young, minister (T. B. 276). Translated to Jedburgh
(Glasg. Annandale) (q.v. ) in 1569 (Reg, Min. 12).
1574 John Straquhyn, reader (Wod. Misc. 373).
1574 Pat. Gait, minister of Edrom, had oversight here (Wod. Misc.
373).
EARLSTON
Rectory annexed to Coldingham Priory.
1549 Sir James Ker, curate (Prot. Bk. Corbet, 41).
1555 Sir Alex. Hume, vicar, resigned (G. R. H. Chs. 1664).
1555 Sir James Young presented. Was some dispute over his title,
but in 1565 this was confirmed by the Queen (R. S. S. V, 1922).
c.f. Fishwick.
-556- 1571 Mr. Ninian Borthwick, exhorter (T. B. 276). In 1574 as
minister of Bassendean had oversight here (Wod. Misc. 374).
c.f. Lauder.
1574 James Flabarne, reader (Wod. Misc. 374). May have been
here since 1568 (F. E. S. VIII, 143) but in 1574 was presented
to vicarage and to be admitted only if qualified to serve as
reader (R. S. S. VI, 2298).
ECCLES
Annexed to nunnery there. Served by a chaplain.
1563 Robt. Frenche, exhorter (T. B. 284). Minister in 1568-71
(T. B. 275; Reg. Min. 11). In 1574, as minister of Hume,
had oversight here (Wod. Misc. 373-4). c.f. Greenlaw.
1574 Will. Coutts, reader (ibid. ). c.f. Fishwick.
EDNAM
Rectory annexed to Coldingham Priory. A vicarage.
1550 D. John Litill, vicar (R. M.S. IV, 429). Dead by 1576
(R.S.S. VII, 747).
1574 Mr. Paul Knox, minister of Kelso, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 374-5).
1574 Thos. Aitkin, reader (ibid. ). Was minister in 1576 (Reg. Min.
11). In 1576 was presented to vicarage here (Reg. Pres.
133v). May have been a friar of Perth (Haws, Parish Clergy,
79).
-557- EDROM Rectory annexed to Coldingham Priory; vicarage to provost-
ship of Dunglass. Served by a vicar pensionary.
1570 James Costiane, reader, and in 1572 (T. B. 277; Reg. Min. 12)
1574 Will. Carreill, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 373).
1574 Pat. Gait, minister here, and in 1576. Also had oversight
of Duns, Langton, Fogo and Polwarth (Wod. Misc. 373). Had
been a monk of Lindores. Had previously served at Kinglassie
and Portmoak (Forthric), Abernethy (Dunblane) and Abdie
(Fife) (Haws, Parish Clergy, 80; T. B. 243).
ELLEM Common church of collegiate church of Restalrig. A vicarage
pensionary.
1567 Robt. Flynt, reader or exhorter until 1574 (T. B. 276; Reg.
Min. 12; Wod. Misc. 373).
1574 Math. Liddell, minister of Cranshaws had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 373).
FISHWICK Vicarage. Rectory annexed to Coldingham Priory.
1542 D. Thos. Richardson died.
1542 D. James Young presented to vicarage (R. S. S. II, 4718). In
1550 styled notary public (G. R. H. Chs. 1482). In 1564 taken
under Queen's protection (R.S.S. V, 1619). c.f. Earlston.
1567 Robt. Douglas, vicar and exhorter (Reg. Min. 13). By 1574
had left here for Mordington (q. v. ) (Wod. Misc. 373; Reg.
Pres. 129). c.f. Horndean.
1574 And. Wynsister, minister here, also had oversight of -558- Swinton, Whitsome and Simprin (Wdd. Misc. 373). c.f.
Upsetlington.
1576 Thos. Watson, reader, presented to vicarage (Reg. Pres. 129).
However there are two similar entries for Will. Coutts
(c.f. Eccles) (Reg. Pres. 134v, 136).
FOGO
Rectory and vicarage annexed to Kelso Abbey. A vicarage
pensionary.
1543 Sir Adam Kingorne, vicar, and 'camerarius' of Dunfermline
(G.R.H. Chs. 1323; R. M.S. in, 2941). Resigned in 1546.
1546 Mr. David Methuen presented (R. S. S. Ill, 1946).
1571 Donald Balfour, reader, and in 1574, 1576 (T.B. 277; Wod.
Misc. 373; Reg. Min. 12).
1574 Pat. Gait, minister of Edrom, had oversight here (Wod. Misc.
373).
FOULDEN
Rectory. In patronage of Ramsays of Dalhousie.
1547 Alex. Ramsay (Laing Chs. 138). Still rector in 1570 (Assumpts
196; R.S.S. VI, 964).
Mr. Walt. PyleM.A. , exhorter (T. B. 284). Had been a 1563 chaplain in Jedburgh (Essays, 141). c.f. Southdean (Glasgow,
Teviotdale).
David Hume, exhorter (T.B. 284). Minister here 1 567-9. In 1563 1569 translated to Oldhamstocks (Haddington/Lothian) (T.B.
275; Reg. Min. 13). c.f. Hutton, Mordington.
-559- 1571 Mr. George Johnston, minister (T.'B. 276). Translated to
Ancrum (q. v. , Glasgow, Teviotdale) in 1572 (Reg. Min 13).
1574 Mr. George Ramsay, minister here, had oversight of Bunkle,
Preston and Chirnside (Wod. Misc. 372). Probably son of
Alex. Ramsay the rector, and a student of St. Andrews 1569-
70 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 93; F.E. S. II, 47).
1574 Will. Crumbey, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 372; Reg.
Min. 75).
1576 Mr. Thos. Stonie, minister (Reg. Min. 75).
GORDON Annexed to Kelso Abbey. Served by chaplains.
Robt. Frenche, minister of Hume, had oversight here (Wod. 1574 Misc. 373).
Arch. Fairbarne, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 373; 1574 Reg. Min. 11).
GREENLAW
Annexed to Kelso Abbey. A vicarage pensionary.
1537 Sir Will. Ruthirfurd, vicar (G.R.H. Supp. Chs.). Also occurs
in 1542 (Ruthirfurd of Edgerston Muns. , 57).
1563 Mr. Will. Schaw (T. B. 24).
1561 And. Turnbull, exhorter (T.'B. 152). May have been a monk
of Culross (Haws, Parish Clergy. 102). Dead by 1573 and had
held vicarage at some time (R. S. S. VI, 1937).
1569 Fr. John Affleck 'in Greenlaw' called before Privy Council
(R. P. C. Scot. II, 40). May have been reader here (F. E. S. II, -560- 18). Had been a friar of Dumfries of Haddington (Moir Bryce,
Scottish Grey Friars, Z58; Haws, Parish Clergy, 102).
1574 Robt. Frenche, minister of Hume, had oversight here (Wod.
Misc. 373). In 1573 had been presented to this vicarage
(R. S. S. VI, 1937). c.f. Hume, Eccles.
1574 Will. Fraser, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 374; Reg. Min.
12).
HALIBURTON chapel in this parish.
1563 John Ostlar, chaplain (T. B. 285).
1566 Sir Robt. Ostlar, chaplain (Yester Writs, 735).
1572 Charles Hume, reader, allowed the third of the chaplainry
(T. B. 276). Had been a friar of Dumfries (Moir Bryce,
Scottish Grey Friars, 258). c.f. Hume; Kirkbean and
Troqueer (Glasgow, Dessenes/Nithsdale).
HILTON
Rectory. In patronage of Earls of Glencairn. In 1540 they
sold the Barony of Hilton, and the advowson, to Alison Douglas
and George Hume of Wedderburn (R. M. S. Ill, 2171).
1542 D. George Elleme died.
1542 D. John Martyne presented (R. S. S. II, 4815).
1567 Mr. Arch Home, M. A. , rector until 1572 (T. B. 278; F.E.S.
VIII, 129). c.f. Duns.
1574 No minister or reader (Wod. Misc. 373).
1576 John Lichtbody, reader (Reg. Min. 12). c.f. Lennel.
-561- HIRSEL
Annexed to Coldstream Priory. Served by a chaplain. No
known evidence of service before or after reformation.
HORNDEAN (als. HOWDEN)
Annexed to Kelso Abbey. Served by a chaplain.
1567 Robt. Douglas may have been exhorter here until 1572
(Reg. Min. 13). c.f. Fishwick, Mordington.
1574 James Ros, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 373; Reg. Min. 12)
1574 John Clapperton, minister of Hutton, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 372).
HUME
Annexed to Kelso Abbey. Served by chaplain or vicar
pensioner.
1571 Charles Hume, reader, and in 1574 (Reg. Min. 11; T. B. 274;
Wod. Misc. 374). Had been a friar of Dumfries, c.f.
Haliburton; Kirkbean and Troqueer (Glasgow, Dessenes/
Nithsdale).
1574 Robt. Frenche, minister here, had oversight of Stitchill,
Gordon, Eccles (q.v.) and Greenlaw (q. v. ). (Wod. Misc. 373).
HUTTON
Annexed to provostry of collegiate church of Dunglass. A
vicarage pensionary.
1563 David Hume, exhorter (T. B. 284). Minister here 1568, 1569
(T. B. 275). c.f. Foulden, Mordington.
•562- 1568 Robt. Fynnie, reader (Reg. Min. 12). By 1574 had moved
to Ratho (Linlithgow) (Haws, Parish Clergy, 204). c.f.
Mordington.
1574 George Symsoun, reader (Wod. Misc. 373). Possibly monk
ofNewbattle, 1558-74 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 311).
1574 John Clapperton, minister, also had oversight of Horndean,
Lennel and Upsetlington (Wod. Misc. 372). May have been
reader at Livingstone (Linlithgow) in 1569 (T. B. 275).
c.f. Lennel.
LAMBERTON
Rectory annexed to Coldingham Priory. Vicarage served by
one of monks.
1558 Will. Learmouth, monk of Coldingham, serving here at
reformation. Dead by 1582 (G. R. H. Chs. 1744; Haws,
Parish Clergy, 154).
1574 Will. Lamb, minister of Coldingham, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 372).
1574 Thos. Jane, reader (ibid. ).
1576 Robt. Hessilhoip, reader (Reg. Min. 75). Presented to
vicarage in 1582 (F. E. S. VIII, 128).
LANGTON
Rectory annexed to Kelso. A vicarage.
1529 Sir Mungo Hume, curate (H. M. C. Milne Home Mss. 55).
1561 Mr. Thos. Ker held vicarage at reformation (Assumpts. 194v).
c.f. Old Roxburgh (Glasgow, Teviotdale). -563- 1570 Pat. Cockburn held vicarage (T. B. 278). c.f. Stitchill.
1563 John Ramsay, exhorter (T.B. 284). c.f. Duns.
1574 John Leiche, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 373; Reg. Min.
12). Possibly a prebendary of Dumbarton Collegiate church
in 1556 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 155).
1574 Pat. Gait, minister of Edrom, had oversight here (Wod. Misc.
373).
LAUDER
Annexed to Dryburgh Abbey. Served by a chaplain.
1533 Mr. And. Hume 'pensioner of Kirk of Lauder' (A.D.C.S. Ill,
62v), and in 1564 (Acts, gt Decs.XXXI, 210). Dead by 1576
(R. S.S. VII, 735).
1561 And. Hagye held vicarage (Assumpts. I96v). c.f. Mertoun.
1568 Ninian Borthwick, minister, until 1572. Had oversight of
Channel Kirk (T.B. 274). Also a prebendary of Corstophine
(ibid.), c.f. Bassendean, Channel Kirk, Earlston.
1574 Will. Frank, minister (Wod. Misc. 374). Also had oversight
of Channel Kirk. Had served at Keith-Hundeby (Haddington/
Lothian), 1567-72 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 117).
1574 No reader (Wod. Misc. 374).
1574 Mr. John Knox, minister (Reg. Min. 75).
LEGERWOOD
Perpetual vicarage. Rectory annexed to Paisley Abbey.
-564- 1561 Sir Will. Cranston, vicar. Occurs until 1567 (Assumpts. 196;
G.R. H. Chs. 2079; Yester Writs, 729; T.B. 163, 285).
1574 Mr. Ninian Borthwick, minister of Bassendean, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 374).
1574 Robt. Paterson, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 374;
Reg. Min. 75).
LENNEL (alB. COLDSTREAM)
Annexed to Coldstream Priory. Served by a chaplain.
1563 Mr. Robt. Hoppringle, minister (T.B. 283). Possibly a student
of St. Andrews, 1528-30, and prebendary of Crichton
collegiate church (Haws, Parish Clergy, 158).
1571 John Clapperton, minister, and in 1576. In 1574, as minister
of Hutton (q. v. ) had oversight here (Reg. Min. 11, 12; Wod.
Misc. 372).
1574 John Lichtbodie, reader (Wod. Misc. 373). Probably chaplain
here in 1559 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 158). c.f Hilton.
1576 Said to need no reader (Reg. Min. 12).
MAKERSTOUN
Annexed to Kelso Abbey. A vicarage pensionary.
1561 Martin Rutherfurd, vicar at reformation; served as reader
1561-72 (T. B. 151, 283; Assumpts. 213; Reg. Min. 11, 41). .
Dead by 1574.
1574 John Bronside, reader, presented to vicarage (R. S. S. VI,
2540; Reg. Pres. 108; Wod. Misc. 374).
1574 Mr. Paul Knox, minister of Kelso, had oversight here.
-565- MERTOUN
Vicarage. Rectory annexed to Dryburgh Abbey.
1551 Sir George Haliburton, vicar, and in 1554 (Prot. Bk. Corbet
81, 86v).
1560 Sir And. Hagy, vicar (Dryburgh Liber, 295). Dead by 1583
(Reg. Pres. II, 84v). c.f. Lauder.
1569 D. Robt. Mylne in Mertoun, canon of Dryburgh, one of priests
called before Privy Council (R. P. C. Scot. Ill, 40). Reader
here in 1574, 1576 (Wod. Misc. 375; Reg. Min. 87).
1574 No minister (Wod. Misc. 375).
1576 Mr. Robt. Ker, minister (Reg. Min. 87). c.f. Bowden
(Glasgow, Teviotdale).
MORDINGTON
Along with its pendicle, Longformacus, formed a prebend in
collegiate church of Dalkeith. A vicarage pensionary.
1528 Sir Cuthb. Hilton held prebend (R. M. S. Ill, 605).
1567 Arch. Home held fruits, and in 1572 (T. B. 278).
1563 David Home, exhorter (T. B. 284). c.f. Foulden, Hutton.
1568 Robt. Fynnie, reader (Reg. Min. 13). c.f. Hutton.
1574 Robt. Douglas, minister here, had whole fruits of prebend
(Wod. Misc. 373). Before March 1574, as a reader, had been
admitted to rectory as the teinds were insufficient to support
him (B. U. K. I, 286-7). Minister in 1576 (Reg. Min. 75).
c.f. Fishwick.
-566- NENTHORN
Annexed to Kelso abbey with pendicle of Newton, served by
a chaplain.
1569 Will. Ormiston 'in Nenthorn' was one of priests called before
Privy Council (R. P. C. Scot. II, 40). Reader here in 1574,
1576 (Wod. Misc. 375; Reg. Min. 11).
1574 Mr. Paul Knox, minister of Kelso, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 374).
POLWARTH
Rectory. In patronage alternately of crown and Homes of
Polw arth.
1544 Mr. Robt. Hamilton, rector. Also a prebendary of Bothwell
(R. S.S. Ill, 597).
1546 Sir John Lauder, curate (H. M. C. Milne Home Mss. 62).
(?) 1561 Alex. Home held rectory at reformation (Assumpts. 197).
1561 Mr. Adam Home, rector, until 1572 (T. B. 285).
1561 A minister, unnamed, allowed 24 marks (T. B. 112).
1567 Robt. Bell, reader, until 1574 (T. B. 277; Reg. Min. 12;
Wod. Misc. 373). Possibly a canon of Cambuskenneth (Haws,
Parish Clergy, 255).
1574 Pat. Gait, minister of Edrom, had oversight here (Wod. Misc.
373).
PRESTON
Mensal church of bishopric of Dunkeld. A perpetual vicarage.
-567- 1549 Mr. David Henryson presented (R. S. S. IV, 470).
1562 John Bartane, dean of Dunkeld, vicar until 1571 (T.B. 285).
1563 John Black, exhorter, and in 1567 (T.B. 283; Reg. Min. 13).
In 1569 was one of priests called before Privy Council (R. P. C.
Scot. II, 40). By 1574 was reader at Currie (Linlithgow).
(Haws, Parish Clergy, 57). c.f. Bunkle.
1574 Will. Sincleir, reader (Wod. Misc. 372). c.f. Bunkle.
1574 Mr. George Ramsay, minister of Foulden, had oversight
here (Wod. Misc. 372).
SIMPRIN
Annexed to Kelso Abbey. Served by a curate.
1574 And. Wynsister, minister of Fishwick, had oversight here.
No reader (Wod. Misc. 373).
1576 Thos. Watson, reader (F. E. S. II, 61).
SMAILHOME
Rectory annexed to Dryburgh Abbey. A perpetual vicarage.
1532 Will. Dicson died.
1539 Dispute between John Gibson and Thos. Dewar (Reg. Supp.
2345, 115v-6v).
1549 Sir Thos. Dewar, vicar (Prot. Bk. Corbet, 41).
1554 Sir Thos. Gatherall, vicar (R. S. S. IV, 2834). Still there in
1563 (T. B. 286). c.f. Stow.
1566 John Hume of Blackadder held fruits until 1572 (ibid. ).
1572 Alex. Hume, vicar (G. R. H. Chs. 2256).
-568- 1563 Adam Clerk, exhorter (T. B. 284). c.f. Kelso, Nisbet
(Glasgow, Teviotdale).
1574 Thos. M'Kenno, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 376; Reg.
Min. 11).
1574 No minister (Wod. Misc. 375).
STITCHILL
Rectory annexed to Coldingham Priory. A perpetual vicarage.
1542 D. James Hume died.
1542 D. Math. Brown presented by commendator and convent,
but others intruded themselves (Liber de Melros, 601;
Reg. Supp. 2489, 279.
1548 D. John Kinloch presented; vacancy due to death of Thos. or
resignation of Henry Kinloch (R. S. S. Ill, 2626).
1557 Sir James Young, late vicar (R. M.S. V, 1229).
1561 Pat. Cockburn, vicar at reformation (Assumpts. I96v).
c. f. Langton.
1574 Will. Hude, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 374; Reg. Min.
11). Monk of Coldingham in 1556 (G. R. H. Chs. 1686).
1574 Robt. Frenche, minister of Hume, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 373).
STOW
Annexed to archbishopric of St. Andrews. A vicarage
pensionary.
1547 D. Gavin Hoppringill died.
1547 D. David Hoppringill presented (R. S. S. Ill, 2465). -569- 1561 Thos. Goddrall held vicarage at reformation (Assumpts. 133).
c.f. Smailhome.
1568 George Cook, vicar. Resigned in 1578 (T.B. 279; R.S.S. VII,
1696).
1574 Mr. John Bennett, minister of Heriot, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 369). Presented to vicarage here in 1578 (R. S. S.
VII, 1696).
1574 Will. Heslop, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 369; Reg. Min.
73). Canon of Holyrood in 1546 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 281).
ST RAF ON TAIN
Annexed to Dunglass collegiate church. No evidence of service.
Soon after reformation united with Abbey St. Bothans (F. E. S.
II, 1).
SWINTON
Vicarage. Rectory annexed to Coldingham Priory.
1540 D. John Jackson, vicar, was a fugitive at law for his part in
the murder of John Ker.
D. James Young presented in his place (R. S. S. II, 3303), but
Jackson occurs 1543, 1550 (Swinton Chs. 117, 124).
1561 John Forrest, vicar at reformation (Assumpts. II, 129v). In
1569 was one of priests called before Privy Council (R. P. C.
Scot. II, 4 0). In 1573 recanted before Kirk Session (St.
Andrews Kirk Session Reg. 375). Later General Assembly
ruled he should receive injunctions of Supt. of Lothian, mean•
while being discharged of all office (B. U. K. I, 255). Reader
-570- here 1574, 1576 (Wod. Misc. 373; Reg. Min. 12).
1574 And. Wynsister, minister of Fishwick, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 373).
UPSET LING TON
Rectory. In patronage of Homes of that Ilk.
1561 Mr. Abraham Creichton, rector, and in 1563 (T. B. 88, 283).
Also a lord of session and provost of Dunglas. Died in 1563
c.f. Chirnside.
1563 John Hume presented (R.S.S. V, 2371). Died in 1577. c.f.
Chirnside.
1570 And. Wynsister, reader, and in 1572 (T. B. 277; Reg. Min.
12). c.f. Fishwick.
1574 No reader.
John Clapperton, minister of Hutton, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 373).
1577 James Douglas, minister, presented to rectory (Reg. Pres.
143v).
WHITSOME
Rectory. In patronage of Earls of Bothwell.
1521 Sir Will. Borthwick, rector (Yester Writs, 555).
1561 Mr. James Seyton, rector at reformation, and until 1589
(Assumpts. 197v; H. M.C. Milne Home Mss. 77; T. B. 284;
R.M.S. V, 1720).
1563 Sir Hugh Hudson, reader and exhorter until 1574 (T. B. 2 84;
-571- Reg. Min. 13; Wod. Misc. 373). In 1569 was one of priests
called before Privy Council (R. P. C. Scot. II, 40).
1574 And. Wynsister, minister of Fishwick, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 373).
-572- Galloway diocese
(Excluding the deaneries of Rhinns and Farines)
ANWOTH (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to Holyrood Abbey; devoted to cell of St.
Mary's Isle. A perpetual vicarage.
1539 Sir John Schaw died (R.S.S. II, 3079).
1558 Mr. Male. McCulloch, vicar (R. M.S. IV, 1333). Also a
priest of Wigtown (Galloway Clergy, 56). Was reader here
1572, 1574 (Reg. Min. 49; T. B. 289; Wod. Misc. 392).
Dead by 1578 (Reg. Pres. I48v, 149).
1563 James Wyle, reader (T. B. 294).
1563 Mr. Will. Moscrop, minister (T. B. 291). Late monk of
Jedburgh (Galloway Clergy, 57). c.f. Girthon, Kirkandrews,
Borgue, Sennick, Galtway.
1570 Alex. Young, reader, exhorter in 1571 (Reg. Min. 49; T. B.
292). c.f Twynholm.
1574 Will. Sharpro, minister of Tongland, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 392).
BALMACLELLAN (Glenken/Desnes)
Annexed to a prebend in the Chapel Royal, Stirling. A vicarage
pensionary.
1548 Alex. Scot, rector (R. S. S. Ill, 2876).
1561 Sir George Gray, prebendary, and in 1563 (T. B. 86, 289).
Resigned by 1566 (Galloway Clergy, 55).
1566 Will. Kempt presented to rectory (R. S. S. V, 2691).
1563 Sir Henry Dun died.
-573- 1563 Mr. Rich Balfour presented to vicarage (R, S."S. V, 1490).
1563 Elias McCulloch, reader, until 1574 (T. B. 293; Wod. Misc.
391). Had been a friar of Ayr in 1557 (Haws, Parish Clergy,
291).
1574 James Preston, minister of Dairy, had oversight here (Wod.
Misc. 391).
BALMAGHIE (Glenken/Desnes)
Vicarage. Rectory annexed to Holyrood Abbey.
1557 Will. Forman, vicar (Haws, Parish Clergy, 20).
1563 D. George Crichton, canon of Holyrood, vicar. Dead by
1571 (Galloway Clergy, 53; R. S. S. VI, 1149). c.f.
Kirkcudbright.
1563 Sir Robt. Chapman, reader, until 1574 (T. B. 292; Wod. Misc.
391).. In 1571 presented to vicarage here (R. S. S. VI, 1149). In
1569 presented to vicarage of Kirkcolm (Rhinns) (Reg. Pres.
29; R. S.S. VI, 751).
1574 James Carruthers, minister of Buittle, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 391).
BORGUE (Desnes)
Annexed to Whithorn Priory. Vicarage served by one of canons.
In 1539 a prebend in Biggar collegiate church was erected from
some of the fruits of the vicarage.
153 5 James Schaw, vicar, resigned, c.f. Kirkchrist.
1535 Robt. Schaw asked for provision (Reg. Supp. 2180, 93v; 2185,
209). Died in 1537. -574- 1537 John Stevenson asked for provision (Reg. Supp. 2240, 155v).
There were several other such requests (Reg. Supp. 2241,
228v, 229v; 2250, 77; 2352, 256v) but Stevenson occurs as
vicar in 1539 (Letters of James V, 368-9). cf. Dunrod.
1558 Mr. James Scott, vicar (Acts & Decs. XVIII, 134v). Also
provost of Corstophine, parson of Kinnettles, vicar of Kil-
birnie, and a lord of session (Galloway Clergy, 58). Occurs
in 1562-3, dead by 1565 (T. B. 148,289).
1586 Sir Mich. Hawthorn, vicar, was dead (Galloway Clergy, 55).
Had also been commissary of Wigtown, vicar and reader of
Toskerton (Rhinns) (ibid. ). c.f. Kirkmadrine.
1563 Mr. Will. Moscrop, minister (T. B. 291). c.f. Girthon,
Anwoth, Kirkandrews, Sennick, Galtway.
1567 Will. Strugion, reader, until 1574 (Reg. Min. 49; T. B. 294;
Wod. Misc. 392).
1574 James Dodds, minister of Kirkcudbright, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 392).
BUITTLE (Desnes)
Annexed to Sweetheart Abbey. A vicarage pensionary.
1535 John Oliver, vicar (Reg. Supp. 2162, 4).
1562 Sir John Parker, vicar (Abb. Feu. Chs. I, 100). Reader in
1563, exhorter 1567-72 (T. B. 292-3; Reg. Min. 50). Reader
in 1574 (Wod. Misc. 391). Dead by 1587 (Galloway Clergy, 58).
1574 James Carruthers, minister here, also had-oversight of
Balmaghie, Crossmichael, Kelton, Kirkcormack and Gelston
-575- (Wod. Misc. 391). May have been a friar of Glasgow (T. B.
98). Had been exhorter at Eastwood (Glasgow, Rutherglen)
1563-8 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 77). c.f. Parton.
CROSSMICHAEL (Desnes)
Annexed to Sweetheart Abbey. A vicarage pensionary.
1567 Thos. McClun, exhorter until 1572. Reader in 1574 (Reg. Min.
50; T. B. 291; Wod. Misc. 391).
1574 James Carruthers, minister of Buittle, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 391).
DALRY (Glenken/Desnes)
Rectory. In patronage of Earls of Bothwell.
1534 John Hepburn, rector (R. M. S. IV, 900). In 1544 became arch•
deacon of Teviotdale. c.f. Morebattle (Glasgow, Teviotdale).
Probably died in 1565 (F.E.S. Med. Aevi, 178; Haws, Parish
Clergy, 60).
1556 David Forman, vicar pensioner (R. M.S. IV, 2789).
1563 Francis Home, re ader (T. B. 292).
1563 James Dodds minister (T. B. 290). Translated to Kirkcud•
bright (q.v. ) in 1569 (Reg. Min. 49). Had been prior of
Dominicans of Wigtown (Wigt. Chs. 107).
1569 Cuthb. Adair, exhorter, until 1572 (T.B. 291; Reg. Min. 49).
Had been exhorter at Inch (Rhinns) 1563-9 (ibid. ). A priest in
1550 (Wigt. Chs. 320).
1574 James Preston, minister here, also had oversight of Parton,
-576- Kells, and Balmaclellan (Wod. Misc. 391). Received fruits
of whole rectory; was to pay own reader, but in 1574 the office
was vacant (ibid. ).
DUNROD (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to Holyrood Abbey. In 1555 vicarage annexed
to Biggar collegiate church; cure became a vicarage pensionary
(R. S.S. IV, 3240).
1546 George Ogilvy M. A. , perpetual vicar. Also chancellor of
Dunkeld. Resigned and for several years were disputes over
cure, between John Douglas, John Stevenson and David Car-
michael (Reg. Supp. 2575, 126; Acts & Decs. VI, 234).
1554 Chas. Carmichael, vicar (R. M. S. IV, 1104).
1556 Mr. John Stevenson, provost of Biggar and vicar (R. S. S. IV,
3240). Had been chanter of Glasgow (Acts & Decs. VI, 234).
c.f. Borgue.
1561 John (als. James) McClellan, held vicarage until 1572 (T. B.
112-3, 294).
1570 Will. McClellan, reader, until 1574 (Reg. Min. 50; T. B. 293;
Wod. Misc. 392).
1574 James Dodds, minister of Kirkcudbright, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 392).
GALTWAY (als. ST. MARY'S ISLE) (Desnes)
Annexed to Holyrood Abbey; devoted to cell of St. Mary's
Isle. A canon served the cure.
1563 Will. Moscrop, minister (T. B. 291). c.f. Anwoth, Borgue,
-577- Girthon, Kirkandrews, Sennick.
1567 Thos. MacCutrie, reader, and in 1568 (T. B. 293). In 1537
and 1568 a canon of Tongland (Wigt. Chs. 24a; G.R. H. Chs.
2126). c.f. Kirkchrist, Kelton.
1570 Thos. Anderson, exhorter, and in 1571 (T. B. 291; Reg. Min.
50). c. f Kirkcudbright, Kirkchrist.
1574 James Dodds, minister of Kirkcudbright, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 391).
No reader (ibid. 392).
GELSTON (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to Whithorn Priory. Vicarage served by one
of canons.
1536 Magnus Vaus died. David Bonar and John Straislan both asked
for provision (Reg. Supp. 2236, 246v; 2240, 154v).
1542 D. John Martin, vicar (Wigt. Chs. 81). A canon of Whithorn
1537-66; vicar of Longcastle (Farines); dead by 1581
(Galloway Clergy, 57).
1563 John Wright, reader (T. B. 294). Had been a monk of
Dundrennan, 1543, 1560 (G.R.H. Chs. 1331, 1820).
1573 Cuthb. Dun, reader, and in 1574 (Reg. Min. 50; Wod. Misc.
391).
1574 James Carruthers, minister of Buittle, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 391).
GIRTHON
Annexed to bishopric of Galloway. A vicarage pensionary.
-578- 1533 Sir John McNele, vicar and notary public (Wigt. Chs. 257).
1563 Mr. Will. Moscrop, minister (T. B. 291). Had been a monk
of Jedburgh, c.f. Anwoth, Borgue, Galtway, Kirkandrews,
Sennick.
1563 Sir Robt. Muir, reader until 1574. Exhorter in 1569 (T. B.
291, 293; Wod. Misc. 392). Vicar here 1566, 1574 (Abb.
Feu Chs. 234-5; R. M. S. V, 2393).
1574 Will. Scharpro, minister of Tongland, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 392).
KELLS (Glenken/ Desnes)
Rectory and vicarage formed a prebend in the Chapel Royal,
Stirling. A vicarage pensionary.
1554 Sir And. Gray presented to prebend (R. S. S. IV, 2875). Had
thirds remitted 1561-3 (T. B. 86, 289). Seems to have been
married. Still in possession in 1587 (Acts & Decs. XLV, 396;
R. M.S. V, 1166).
1567 Donald Mure, reader, until 1574 (Reg. Min. 50; T. B. 293;
Wod. Misc. 391). Also vicar here, and a chaplain of altar of
St. Michael, Wigtown, in 1581. Died before 1586 (Reg. Min.
50; Wigt. Chs. 106; Galloway Clergy, 57).
1574 James Preston, minister of Dairy, had oversight here (Wod.
Misc. 391).
KELTON
Rectory annexed to Holyrood Abbey. A perpetual vicarage.
1549 Sir Herb. Anderson, vicar and public notary (Wig. Chs. 314). -579- Still in possession in 1577; dead by 1590 (Galloway Clergy, 52).
Commissary of Wigtown, 1557 (Wigt. Chs. 246). Was reader
of Troqueer (Glasgow, Dessenes/Nithsdale) in 1579-85
(Galloway Clergy, 52).
1567 James Pain, reader, until 1573 (Reg. Min. 50; T. B. 293;
Edin. Tests III, 120).
1574 Thos. Mac Cutrie, reader (Wod. Misc. 39). Had been a canon
of Tongland. c.f. Galtway, Kirkchrist.
1574 James Carruthers, minister of Buittle, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 39).
KIRKANDREWS (Desnes)
Annexed to Whithorn Priory. A vicarage pensionary.
1576 Mr. Robt. Blindshiel died. Later said to have been vicar here.
Had been vicar of Sorbie (Farines) and minister of Wigtown
(Farines) (Galloway Clergy, 52-3).
1563 Mr. Will. Moscrop, minister (T. B. 291). Had been a monk
of Jedburgh, c.f. Anwoth, Borgue, Galtway, Girthon,
Sennick.
1563 Donald Mac Culloch, reader, until 1566 (T. B. 293; Prot. Bk.
Anderson, 21). c.f. Sennick.
1567 John Mc Clellan, reader until 1582 (Reg. Min. 49; T. B. 293;
Wod. Misc. 392). One of a number deprived and excommuni•
cated in 1582 for abusing the sacraments, c.f. Ashkirk,
(Glasgow, Teviotdale), Sennick.
1574 Will. Scharpro, minister of Tongland, had oversight here (Wod.
Misc. 392). -580- KIRK CHRIST (Desnes)
Rectory. In patronage of bp. of Galloway.
1530 Mr. James Schaw, rector (R. M. S. Ill, 927). Dead by Jan.
1538. c.f. Borgue.
1538 In dispute between Pat. Arnot, archdeacon of Glasgow (c.f.
Minnigaff) and John White (Reg. Supp. 2235, 280v; 2236,
'245v-6v).
1539 John Lethane, rector, and in 1542 (Reg. Supp. 2344, 160v;
Yester Writs, 593). In 1542 resigned, but retained whole fruits
as a life pension (Reg. Supp. 2435, 42; 2453, 245v).
1542 Until 1545 in dispute between Mr. John Spens and John Dury
(ibid. ; and 2495, 68v; 2497, 237v; 2555, 163).
1548 Sir John Dury, rector (R. S.S. Ill, 2876). c.f. Parton.
But Spens may have been rector in 1550 (Haws, Parish Clergy,
145).
1562 Mr. Rich. Balfour, rector and minister. Still held both in
1582 (T. B. 150; Wod. Misc. 392; Reg. Pres. II, 82).
1563 John Moffet, reader (T. B. 293). Had been a chaplain in Kirk•
cudbright in 1550 (G. R. H. Chs. 1492a). c.f. Kirkmabreck.
1567 Thos. Anderson, exhorter (Reg. Min. 50). c.f. Kirkcudbright,
Galtway.
1568 Robt. Forrester, reader (T. B. 293). c.f. Kelton.
1569 Thos. Mac Cutrie, reader, until 1572 (T. B. 293). Had been
a canon of Tongland. c.f. Galtway, Kelton.
1574 No reader (Wod. Misc. 392).
-581- KIRKCORMACK (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to Holyrood Abbey. A perpetual vicarage.
1521 Sir Herb. Dun, vicar (R. M. S. HI, 213). From 1529 to 1550
was commissary of Kirkcudbright, and dean there in 1529
(F. E. S. Med. Aevi, 139, 142). Allowed third of vicarage,
1562-3, as an 'old blind man1 (T. B. 148, 289). c.f. Kirk-
mabreck.
1567 Mr. Mich. Dun, vicar and exhorter, until 1572 (Reg. Min. 50;
T. B. 290-1). Son of Sir Herbert above; a priest of this
diocese in 1550, 1560 (Galloway Clergy, 42). Dead by 1573
c.f. Kirkcudbright.
1574 Robt. Forrester, reader (Wod. Misc. 391). Had been presented
to vicarage in 1573 (Reg. Pres. 9lv; R.S.S. VI, 1924).
c.f. Kirkchrist.
1574 James Carruthers, minister of Buittle, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 391).
KIRKCUDBRIGHT (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to Holyrood Abbey. Perpetual vicarage
served by canons from time to time.
1549 Bernard Bailey died.
1549 George Crichton, canon of Holyrood, presented to vicarage
(Reg. Supp. 2661, 5). Some dispute with Will. Brown (Reg.
Supp. 2671, 95; 2672, 253), but Crichton was vicar in 1559.
Dead by 1571 (Abb. Feu. Chs. 99v; Reg. Pres. I, 52).
c.f. Balmaghie.
-582- 1562 Mr. Alex. Allerdyce, minister, until 1563 (T. B. 153, 290).
1563 Mich. Dun, exhorter (T. B. 291). c.f. Kirkcormack.
1568 Thos. Anderson, exhorter (T. B. 291). Transferred to Galtway
(q. v. ) in 1 570, but was reader here 1 574 (Reg. Min. 50; Wod.
Misc. 391). Presented to vicarage here in 1571; dead by
1580 (R.S.S. VI, 1148; Galloway Clergy, 52).
1569 James Dodds, minister, until 1574, when he also had over•
sight of Dunrod, Galtway, Borgue, Twynholm, Rerrick
(T. B. 290; Wod. Misc. 391). Had been prior of Wigtown,
1547. c.f. Dairy.
KIRKDALE (Desnes)
Annexed to Whithorn Priory. A vicarage pensionary.
1552 Mr. John Stewart, vicar, canon of Whithorn (Galloway Chs.
79). c.f. Minnigaff.
1563 Pat. Grant, reader (T. B. 292). Had been a canon of Tongland
in 1556 (G. R.H. Chs. 1667).
1567 Sir Thos. Regnall, vicar and reader, and in 1574 (Reg. Min.
49; Wod. Misc. 392). Dead by 1583 (Galloway Clergy, 58).
1574 Mr. John Walcar, minister of Minnigaff, had oversight here
: (Wod. Misc. 392).
KIRKMABRECK (Desnes)
Annexed to Dundrennan. A vicarage pensionary.
1519 Sir Herb. Dun, vicar (Wigt. Chs. 229). c.f. Kirkcormack.
1567 John Moffet, exhorter. Reader until 1574 (Reg. Min. 49;
Wod. Misc. 392). c.f. Kirkchrist. -583- 1574 Mr. John Walear, minister of Minnigaff, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 392).
KIRKMADRINE (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to priory of St. Mary's Isle. A perpetual
vicarage.
1538 Ninian Hawthorne, vicar. Thos. Waus asked provision (Reg.
Supp. 2238, 294v).
1558 Sir Thos. Acoltrane (als. Cochrane) vicar, and in 1559
(Galloway Chs. 86-7; Abb. Feu. Chs. 79v-80).
1597 Sir Mich. Hawthorne, late vicar (Galloway Clergy, 55). In
1559 was dean of Farines and Rhinns (F.E.S. Med. Aevi, 139).
Had also been vicar of Toskerton (Rhinns). c.f. Borgue.
1569 John Dunbar, reader, until 1574 (T. B. 292; Wod. Misc. 393).
1574 Nicoll Dungalson, minister of Longcastle (Farines), had over•
sight here (Wod. Misc. 393).
MINNIGAFF (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to Tongland Abbey, and thus to bishopric of
Galloway. Vicarage held by canons.
1538 And. Arnot, archdeacon of Galloway (1 543-75) (c. f. Kirkchrist)
and James Strathauchlin, canon of Aberdeen, in dispute over
vicarage on death of David Waus (Reg. Supp. 2285, 125;
F.E.S. Med. Aevi, 138, 141). In 1559 And. Arnot said to have
held it in commend am and George Arnot provided on his resig•
nation (Reg. Vat. 1812, 310), but
-584- 1541 Mr. John Stewart presented to vicarage (R. S. S. II, 4024).
Had be en a canon of Whithorn (Galloway Clergy, 59). Was
exhorter here 1563-72 (T. B. 292). c.f. Kirkdale.
1574 Mr. John Walcar, minister here, also had oversight of
Kirkmabreck, Kirkdale (Wod. Misc. 392).
1574 No reader (ibid. ).
PARTON (Glenken/Desnes)
Rectory.
1555 Mr. Charles Geddes presented to rectory. Agreed to set it in
tack to patron. Was a servitor of Master of Maxwell, captured
by French in Edinburgh, 1559. Occurs as rector, 1566
(Galloway Clergy, 54-5).
1563 John Dury, exhorter (T. B. 291). Had been a monk of Dun•
fermline in 1557 (Haws, Parish Clergy, 268). Later became
minister of Restalrig (St. Andrews, Linlithgow), c.f. Kirk-
christ.
1570 James Carruthers, exhorter, until 1572 (Reg. Min. 50;
T.'B. 291). c.f. Buittle.
1574 Mr. Ninian McClennoquhan, reader.
1574 James Preston, minister of Dairy, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 391).
RERRICK (als. DUNDRENNAN) (Desnes)
Annexed to Dundrennan Abbey. A vicarage pensionary.
1537 Sir Adam Cutler, vicar (G. R. H. Supp. Chs.). In 1568 occurs
as a monk of Dundrennan (Prot. Bk. Anderson, II, 64).
-585- 1574 Will. Cutler, reader, and in 1576 (Wod. Misc. 392; Reg. Min.
50). Also vicar, dead by 1590 (Galloway Clergy, 53).
1574 James Dodds, minister of Kirkcudbright, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 391).
SENNICK (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to Tongland Abbey. Vicarage seems to have
been held by one of canons.
1553 Mr. And. Davidson, and Mr. Will. Blair both claimed to have
been provided to vicarage (Acts & Decs. VIII, 207v). In 1555
Davidson was still a claimant. In 1563 accused at Paisley of
being a mass-monger. Dead by 1588 (Galloway Clergy, 53).
1563 Mr. Will. Moscrop, minister (T. B. 291). c.f. Anwoth,
Borgue, Galtway, Girthon, Kirkandrews.
1563 John McClellan, reader (T. B. 293). c.f. Kirkandrews.
1567 Donald Mac Culloch, reader, until 1574 (Reg. Min. 50;
T. B. 293; Wod. Misc. 392). c.f. Kirkandrews.
1574 Will. Scharpro, minister of Tongland, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 392).
TONGLAND (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to Tongland Abbey. Served by one of canons,
1536 Alex. Watson, vicar (G. R. H. Chs. 1132).
1556 D. John Cannon, vicar, a canon of Tongland (ibid. 1667).
1563 Will. Scharpro, reader. Exhorter 1567-9. (T.B. 292-3;
Reg. Min. 50). Minister here, 1574-6. In 1574 also had
oversight of Sennick, Kirkandrews, Girthon and Anwoth
-586- (Reg. Min. 89; Wbd. Misc. 392). Had been a canon of Tong-
land. In 1568 was vicar here and in 1588 (Galloway Clergy, 58).
c.f. Trailtrow (Glasgow, Annandale).
1574 No reader (Wod. Misc. 392).
1576 Ed. Hering, reader (Reg. Min. 89). A canon of Tongland in
1557 (Wigt. Chs. 346)."
TWYNHOLM (Desnes)
Rectory annexed to Holyrood Abbey. A perpetual vicarage.
1556 Mr. James Moutray presented (Haws, Parish Clergy, 241).
1567 Mr. John Row, vicar. Also vicar of Kennoway (St. Andrews,
Fife), minister of Perth, and commissioner for Galloway.
Dead by 1580 (Galloway Clergy, 58). c.f. Terregles (Glasgow,
Dessenes/Nithsdale).
1567 James Mair, reader, until 1571 (Reg. Min. 50; T. B. 293).
A canon of Tongland 1556-68 (Galloway Clergy, 57).
1572 Alex. Young, reader, until 1574 (T. B. 294; Wod. Misc. 392).
c.f. Anwoth.
1574 James Dodds, minister of Kirkcudbright, had oversight here
(Wod. Misc. 392).
-587- Appendix II ENGLISH RELIGIOUS HOUSES
Name Number Value
Holme Cultram Cistercian Abbey 25 £477-l9-3|
Newminster Cistercian Abbey 15-20 £100- 8-11
Tynemouth Benedictine Priory, cell of 19 £397-10- 5 St. Albans
Wetheral Benedictine Priory c. 5 £117-12-10;
Holy Island Benedictine Priory, cell of 2 £48-18-11 Durham
Fame Island Benedictine Priory, cell of £12- 7- 8 Durham
Newcastle Benedictine Nunnery 11 £36- 0-10
Armathwaite Benedictine Nunnery c. 5 £13-12- 0
Holystone Benedictine Nunnery 8 £11- 5- 6
Lamley Benedictine Nunnery 6 £5-15- 8
Carlisle Augustinian Priory c. 17 £418- 3- 4
Hexham Augustinian Priory 17 £122-11- 1
B amburgh Augustinian Priory c. 4 £116-12- 5 cell of Nostell
Lanercost Augustinian Priory 8 £77-11-11
B rinkburn Augustinian Priory 10 £68-19- 1
Ovingham Augustinian Priory 3 £11- 2- 8 cell of Hexham
Alnwick Premonstratensian Abbey 17 £189-15- 0
Blanchland Premonstratensian Abbey 9 £40- 9- 0
The values are taken from the Valor Ecclesiasticus.
The numbers come from surrenders and other sources, and are those as near to the dissolution as possible.
-588- Appendix II SCOTTISH RELIGIOUS HOUSES
House Type Number V alue in Scots
Melrose Cistercian Abbey 13 £5180
Sweetheart Cistercian Abbey 10 £690
Dundrennan Cistercian Abbey 10 £500
Kelso Tironensian Abbey 12 -15 £4830 with the cell of Lesmahagow)
Coldingham Benedictine Priory 8 £2600
Eccles Cistercian Nunnery c . 10 £650
Coldstream Cistercian Nunnery 8 £503
St. Bothans Cistercian Nunnery c.4 £380
Jedburgh Augustinian Abbey c.8 £2480 (with the cells of Canonbie Canonbie Augustinian Abbey, ? and Restennet) cell of Jedburgh
St. Mary's Isle Augustinian Priory, c .11 (Trail) cell of Holyrood
Dryburgh Premonstratensian Abbey 10 £2210
Holywood Premonstratensian Abbey 10 £880
Tongland Premonstratensian Abbey 11 annexed to the Bishopric of Galloway.
The values are taken from E as son, Medieval Religious Houses in Scotland and are the minimum incomes in 1561.
The numbers come either from charters signed by the monks, or from
Essays on the Scottish Reformation, pp. 23 5-6, and are as near to 1560 as possible.
-589- Appendix III DURHAM CHAPTER
FIRST STALL
1541-3 Edward Hyndmers D. D. Ex-prior of Holy Island and Durham
College. Tunstall's spiritual chancellor, ob. 1543.
1543-62 John Crawford. Spiritual Chancellor. Also vicar of Mitford.
ob. 1562.
1562-99 Robert Swift LL.D. Spiritual chancellor. Also rector of
Sedgefield. ob. 1599-
SECOND STALL
1541-61 Roger Watson D.D. Also rector of Rothbury and vicar of
Pittington. ob. 1561
1561-1603 John Pilkington D. D. Brother of bishop. Also archdeacon of
Durham and rector of Easington. ob. 1603.
THIRD STALL
1541-71 Thomas Sparke B.D. Ex-prior of Lindisfarne, chamberlain of
Durham. Suffragan bishop of Berwick, rector of Wolsingham,
Master of Greatham Hospital, ob. 1571.
1571-2 John Fox M. A. The martyrologist. Resigned within a year.
1573-89 Robert Bellamy M.D. Chaplain to Bishop Barnes. Held
several rectories after 1577.
FOURTH STALL
1541-79 "William Bennet D.D. Ex-prior of Finchale. Also vicar of
Kelloe and Aycliffe. Resigned 1579, ob. 1584.
-590- FIFTH STALL
1541-67 William Todd D.D. Also vicar of Northallerton, archdeacon
of Bedford. Deprived for Catholicism 1567.
1567-85 Ralph Levir M.A. Also archdeacon of Northumberland, then
Master of Sherburn Hospital. Chaplain of Bishop Pilkington.
Also rector of Washington and Stanhope, ob. 1585.
SIXTH STALL
1541-72 Stephen Marley B.D. Ex-subprior. Deprived in 1572 for
non-subscription.
• 1572-1608 Peter Shaw M.A. Also prebendary of York and rector of
Bury, Lanes.
SEVENTH STALL
1541-59 Robert Dalton B. D. Also vicar of Billingham. Deprived 1559.
1560-62 Thomas Sampson. Resigned 1562. Dean of Christchurch, Oxon.
Chaplain to Earl of Rutland.
1562- 7 William Birch M.A. Deprived 1567 for non-conformity. Also
rector of Gateshead and Stanhope.
1567-99 Leonard Pilkington D. D. Brother of bishop. Also rector of
Middleton-in-Teesdale and Whitburn, ob. 1599.
EIGHTH STALL
1541-60 John Towton (Tuting) B.D. Deprived 1560.
1560-3 Adam Shepherd, ob. 1563.
1563- 7 Thomas Levir. Also Master of Sherburn Hospital and arch•
deacon of Coventry. Brother of Ralph Levir. Deprived 1567
for non-conformity.
-591- 1567-72 Richard Long worth D. D. Resigned 1572. 1564-9 Master of
St. John's, Cambridge, also prebendary of Worcester.
1572-1617 Francis Bunny M. A. Also archdeacon of Northumberland,
chaplain to Earl of Bedford and rector of Ryton.
NINTH STALL
1541-60 Nicholas Marley B. D. Also vicar of Pittington. Deprived 1560
1560 Thomas Horton. Probably never installed. Resigned in same
month as his presentation.
1560-75 William Stephenson B.D. Also preacher at Berwick, vicar of
Gainford and Hartburn, and Dean and Chapter's official in
Northumberland, ob. 1575.
TENTH STALL
1541-50 Ralph Blakiston. Ex-prior of Lytham. ob. 1550.
1550-3 John Rudd B.D. Chaplain to Edward VI, also prebendary of
Winchester. Deprived 1 553.
1554-9 George Bullock D.D. Deprived 1559. Fled to Antwerp.
1559-7 8 John Rudd. Restored by Royal Visitors. Also vicar of Dews-
bury, rector of Ristan, prebendary of Beverly, ob. 1578.
ELEVENTH STALL
1541-58 Robert Bennet. Ex-bursar of priory. Also vicar of Gainford.
ob. 1558.
1558- 9 Anthony Salvin B. D. Came from 12th stall. Vicar General.
Deprived 1559.
1559- 60 John Henshaw. ob. 1560.
1560- 90 Adam Holyday. Also rector of Bishop Wearmouth, chaplain
to Sir William Cecil, ob. 1590. -592- TWELFTH STALL
1541-56 William Watson, ob. 1556.
1556-8 Anthony Salvin B.D. Removed to 11th stall.
1558-95 George Cliffe B.D. Ex-monk of Durham, a Chaplain of Bishop
Tunstall. Also vicar of Billingham and rector of Brancepeth.
ob. 1595.
-593- Appendix III CARLISLE CHAPTER
FIRST STALL
1541-9 William Florens, an ex-canon of Carlisle, ob. 1549.
1549-84 Hugh Sewell, B.D. Also rector of Caldbeck q. v. Fled to
Rheims, 1584.
-SECOND STALL
1541-6 Edward Loshe M. A. ex-canon of Carlisle, ob. 1546.
1546-52 William Pur ye M. A. Also vicar of Newcastle, ob. 1552.
1552- 3 John Emanuel Tremellius. Professor of Hebrew at Cambridge.
Ousted 1553.
1553- ? William Briscowe.
? - 1566 Edward Mitchell LL.B. We do not know the date of his presen•
tation. He certainly held the stall by 1559. Also vicar of
Aspatria. ob. 1566.
1566-8 John McBray, the Scottish preacher. Also vicar of Crosthwaite,
and later of Newcastle. Resigned 1568.
1568-74 Thomas Tookie, B. C. L. Also vicar of Torpenhow. Resigned
1574.
THIRD STALL
1541-64 Barnaby Kirkbride, an ex-canon of Carlisle, ob. 1564.
1564-76 Gregory Scott M. A. Also served as Chancellor of Carlisle and
vicar-general, ob. 1576.
FOURTH STALL
1541-70 Richard Brandling, an ex-canon of Carlisle. Also vicar of
Thursby. ob. 1570.
1570-5 Arthur Key. Also rector of Bowness. Resigned 1575.
-594- Appendix IV
MAPS - PARISH BOUNDARIES
The following maps are based on those published by the Institute of
Heraldic and Genealogical Studies and the New Statistical Account of Scotland,
Edinburgh, 1845, vols I-IV.
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