Monument record 2230/3 - Medieval Manor of Lilford

{1} Tenants of Scottish kings in their capacity of earls of Northampton followed their lords to Scotland. The most striking case is that of the house of Oliphant, the ancestor of which must have owed connection to Scottish realm to his holding of Lilford of earls of Northampton.

{3} In Lilleford William Olyfart holds 5 hides of fee of King of Scotland. Held by Walter of Countess Judith in 1068.

{4} Detailed discussion of lineage.

<1> Ryland, W, Adkins, D, and Serjeantson, R M, 1902, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.291 (checked) (Series). SNN100368.

<2> Feudal England, p.223-4 (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN56300.

<3> Thorn F.; Thorn C., 1979, Domesday Book: A Survey of The Counties of England, (unchecked) (Series). SNN1170.

<4> Page W. (ed), 1930, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire- The Borough of Northampton, p.227-30 (unchecked) (Series). SNN100370.

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