Census – Ragman Roll

The collection of documents known as the Ragman Roll or ‘list of names of magnates and others of Scotland who did homage to Edward I’ in 1296 is held by The National Archives in London (references C47/23/3 and E39/4/10). These list the names of the Scots magnates, burgesses and senior churchmen who promised (or were compelled to promise) fealty to Edward I of England in 1296. For further details consult the Discovery website and search for ragman rolls.<https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/> [accessed 26 April 2024]

Bibliography

Bain, Joseph (ed), Calendar of Documents Relating to Scotland preserved in Her Majesty’s Public Record Office, London (Edinburgh, 1884) II pp. 193-214 has a transcription.

McAndrew, Dr Bruce, ‘The sigillography of the Ragman Roll’ Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 129 (1999), pp. 663-753 discusses the seals appended to the Ragman Roll.