Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010.
List of feudal baronies — A Scottish feudal barony used to be attached to a particular piece of land on which is the caput (Latin meaning head ), or the essence of the barony, normally a building, such as a castle or manor house. Accordingly, the individual irrespective… … Wikipedia
casualties of superiority — In the feudal law of Scotland, payments to the superior in certain contingencies (eg death), ultimately redeemed or extinguished by the Act of 1914 • • • Main Entry: ↑casualty … Useful english dictionary
Baron — is a specific title of nobility. The word baron comes from Old French baron , itself from Old High German and latin (liber) baro meaning (free) man, (free) warrior ; it merged with cognate Old English beorn meaning nobleman. Fact|date=October… … Wikipedia
Scotland in the Late Middle Ages — The history of Scotland in the Late Middle Ages might be said to be dominated by the twin themes of crisis and transition. It is a period where the boundaries are set by the death of kings that of Alexander III in 1286 and James IV in 1513, one… … Wikipedia
Edward I of England — Edward I redirects here. For other kings who might be known by this name, see King Edward. Edward I Longshanks … Wikipedia
Wedderburn Castle — Wedderburn Castle, near Duns, Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders, is an 18th century country house. It is the historic family seat of the Home of Wedderburn family, cadets of the Home family (today Earls of Home).HistoryWedderburn Castle was… … Wikipedia
Eglinton Country Park — is a park located in the grounds of the old Eglinton Castle estate, Irvine, on the outskirts of Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland (map reference NS 3227 4220). Eglinton Park is situated in the parish of Kilwinning, part of the former district… … Wikipedia
Boniface VIII — Pope Boniface VIII † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Pope Boniface VIII (BENEDETTO GAETANO) Born at Anagni about 1235; died at Rome, 11 October, 1303. He was the son of Loffred, a descendant of a noble family originally Spanish, but long… … Catholic encyclopedia
Pope Boniface VIII — Pope Boniface VIII † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Pope Boniface VIII (BENEDETTO GAETANO) Born at Anagni about 1235; died at Rome, 11 October, 1303. He was the son of Loffred, a descendant of a noble family originally Spanish, but long… … Catholic encyclopedia
History of Cambuslang — Cambuslang is an ancient part of Scotland where Iron Age remains loom over 21st century housing developments. The History of Cambuslang mirrors and gives life to the general History of Scotland. The Geography of Cambuslang explains a great deal… … Wikipedia
