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