Robert de Scales, 1st Baron Scales

Robert de Scales
Died 1304
Allegiance England
Battles/wars Welsh Wars, First War of Scottish Independence, France & Flanders
Awards Barony

Lord Robert de Scales 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] Robert died in 1304.

Welsh Invasion

In 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

In 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

In 1299 Robert and his heirs were granted the title Baron Scales[2] and he was summoned to Parliament from 1299-1305.[5]

Scottish Wars

In 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

Robert'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

Robert married Isabella[4] and they had at least one son

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Feudal Aids 1284-1431
  2. 1 2 Philip Morant, The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex
  3. ↑ "The rise of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd". BBC History website. BBC. 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Patent Rolls
  5. ↑ House of Lords, Supplemental Case of the House of Lords
  6. ↑ Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland
  7. ↑ Book of Fees
Peerage of England
Preceded by
n/a		 Baron Scales
1299–1304 		Succeeded by
Robert de Scales, 2nd Baron Scales
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