Abstract
This paper explores the potential uses of a neglected source for the history of Paisley abbey, the rental book from 1460-1550. It begins by exploring the importance of Paisley Abbey in medieval Scotland, its relations with the Cluniac order, and the wider context of accounting studies of Scotland’s religious houses. The paper then examines the rental book itself, its key features, and its history from 1550 to its appearance in the Advocates Library in the early nineteenth century. Finally, the paper suggests a number of potential avenues to explore using the rentals.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 22-46 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Journal | Scottish Business and Industrial History |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | Series 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2019 |
| Event | 'Paisley's Industrial and Cultural Heritage' .: Organised jointly by The Paisley Centre for Business and Industrial History of the Univesity of the West of Scotland, the Business Archives Council of Scotland, and Renfrewshire Council's Paisley Townscape Heritage and conservation Area Regeneration Scheme initiative on 27 June 2018 - Renfrewshire Council, Paisley, United Kingdom Duration: 27 Jun 2018 → 27 Jun 2018 |
Keywords
- Abbeys
- Medieval Scotland
- History
- Religious Houses