| Robert de Scales | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1304 |
| Allegiance | England |
| Battles/wars | Welsh Wars, First War of Scottish Independence, France & Flanders |
| Awards | Barony |
Lord Robert de Scales was a Knight Templar[1] 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'.[2] Robert died in 1304.
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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 the Last. The invasion was successful and led to the Treaty of Aberconwy.
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.[3]
Shortly before April 1298 Robert served in Flanders,[3] perhaps accompanying the king when suing for peace with Philip IV of France.
In 1299 Robert, and his heirs, were granted the title Baron Scales[2] and was summoned to Parliament from 1299-1305.[4]
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.[5]
Robert's main residence was at Rivenhall (or Rewenhale) in Essex where he held a manor house and park.[3][6] He also held land at Berkway and Newsells, Hertfordshire,[1] Middelton, Lenn, Herewyk, Reynham, Pudding Norton, Gately, Wilton, la Hawe, Hoo and Ilsington in Norfolk, Haselingfeld in Cambridgeshire, Wridelington in Suffolk,[1] Berton in Gloucestershire[1] and Ouresby and Torneton in Lincolnshire.[3]
Robert married Isabella[3] and they had at least one son
| Peerage of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by n/a |
Baron Scales 1299–1304 |
Succeeded by Robert de Scales, 2nd Baron Scales |