Mediaeval

Articles tagged with the topic ‘Mediaeval’

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2023-3

R. Paul

The Drysdales of Dollar and their Dumfriesshire Origin [Summary only]

Genealogy, Mediaeval

TDGNHAS Series II, 23 (1910-11), 36(WARNING very large file size: 16.39 MB)

Abstract

In this paper the Rev. Mr Paul recounted the legend that the Drysdales of Dollar were descendants of Thomas, William and James Douglas, sons of Thomas Douglas of Brushwood Haugh in the parish of Drysdale, or Dryfesdale, and shire of Dumfries, who, through

2021-19

W.L. Stephen

A Famous Mediaeval Order

Mediaeval, Etymology

TDGNHAS Series II, 21 (1908-09), 136(WARNING very large file size: 10.64 MB)

Abstract

The Rev. W.L.Stephen, B.D., Moffat, delivered an interesting and erudite historical address on the Order of Knights Templar. In this country, he mentioned, they left traces of their presence in the placenames, Templand, Templeton, and Spittal, although th