Aelric

Aelric (or Aelricus) was a Northumbrian mason, probably of Saxon origin, known for his work during the 12th century on the building of Dunfermline Abbey.^[1]

A document produced between 1153 and 1156 granted the lands of Ledmacduuegil by Malcolm IV of Scotland to Dunfermline Abbey and records him as "master, mason".^[2] That land became known as Maistertoun or Masterton, with reference to Aelric.^[3][1]

References

1. Mitchell, Thana (29 September 2020). "History of Masterton". South Dunfermline Community Council. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
2. "Document 1/5/8 (RRS, i, no. 112)". People of Medieval Scotland. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
3. Webster, James Moir. Lands of Dunfermline (PDF). pp. 22–23. Retrieved 26 November 2022.

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