William of Binning, abbot of Coupar (d.1258)

Biography: William de Binin was prior of Newbattle Abbey and succeeded Gilbert as abbot of Coupar in 1243. He resigned his abbacy in the chapter-house of Melrose Abbey in 1257, and was succeeded by William, the cellarer of Coupar. (Chron. Mel.); see also Watt and Shead, Heads, 44
Floruits: 1244 × 1257
Related Place: Coupar Angus

Total number of associated factoids: 7

Title factoids (4) Witnesses factoids (3)

Date	Short Summary	Source
5 April 1244	Transfer of land of Banchory-Devenick (KCD); concession that land be held outside forest	1/7/303 (RRS, iii, no. 296)
20 July 1248	Confirmation of donation of land at Laystone (PER)	1/7/334 (RRS, iii, no. 326)
5 April 1257	Gift of annual rent from holding of Kincreich	3/363/4 (C.A. Chrs., no. 59)