Matthew Hammond introduces the corpus of Robert I's charters, explaining what they can (and can't) tell us about his reign. 
NLS, Charter no. 242 (Robert confirms a quitclaim of land in Angus, saving his service, issued in 1322)
Image (c) National Library of Scotland and reproduced with permission

Matthew Hammond introduces the corpus of Robert I's charters, explaining what they can (and can't) tell us about his reign. NLS, Charter no. 242 (Robert confirms a quitclaim of land in Angus, saving his service, issued in 1322) Image (c) National Library of Scotland and reproduced with permission

Matthew Hammond introduces the corpus of Robert I's charters, explaining what they can (and can't) tell us about his reign.&nbsp;
NLS, Charter no. 242 (Robert confirms a quitclaim of land in Angus, saving his service, issued in 1322)
Image (c) National Library of Scotland and reproduced with permission

E6: The charters of Robert I

Fortnightly series with leading historians discussing the sources for the reign of Robert Bruce, king of Scots (1306-29). From the Declaration of Arbroath to letters absolving the king of murder, this podcast explains why Robert has the reputation he does, and why it matters. Image (c) The National Museum of Scotland, of Bute Mazer, on loan from the Bute Collection at Mount Stuart. Follow us on twitter @cotr2020

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