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Robert Scales, 1st Baron Scales

Baron Scales

Field	Value
name	Robert de Scales
image	File:ScalesArms.svg
caption	Arms of Robert de Scales, 1st Baron Scales: *Gules, six escallops argent, 3,2,1*.
death_date	1304
placeofburial_coordinates
allegiance	[[Image:Flag of England.svg	22px]] England
battles	Welsh Wars, First War of Scottish Independence, France & Flanders
awards	Barony

Lord Robert de Scales (died 1304) was a Knight Templar 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'. He was a signatory of the Baron's Letter to Pope Boniface VIII in 1301.

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.

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.

Shortly before April 1298 Robert served in Flanders, 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

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.

Residences

Robert's main residence was at Rivenhall (or Rewenhale) in Essex where he held a manor house and park. He also held land at Barkway and Newsells, Hertfordshire, and Ouresby and Torneton in Lincolnshire.

Family

Robert married Isabel and they had at least one son

Robert de Scales, 2nd Baron Scales (?-1324)

References

Feudal Aids 1284-1431
Philip Morant, ''The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex''
(2014). "The rise of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd". BBC.
Patent Rolls
and he was summoned to Parliament from 1299-1305.House of Lords, ''Supplemental Case of the House of Lords''
Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland
''[[Book of Fees]]''
[[Middleton, Norfolk. Middelton]], Lenn, Herewyk, Reynham, [[Pudding Norton]], [[Gateley. Gately]], Wilton, la Hawe, Hoo and [[Tilney St Lawrence

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