Treaty of Abernethy
In the Treaty of Abernethy Malcolm III agrees to expel Edgar. In the Treaty of Abernethy between William the Conqueror & Malcolm III of Scotland Malcolm pays homage to William
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1072 in Scotland
Explore 8 historical events and records for Scotland in 1072.
Historical records for Scotland in 1072
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Arrest of Duncan II
Duncan II is sent as a hostage to the English Court
Dunfermline Abbey
Dunfermlina Abbey is constructed, under the influence of Malcolms wife Margaret
Dunfermline Abbey
Dunfermline Abbey is built under Margarets influence
Homage
Submits his son Duncan to the English Church as a hostage. Pays homage to William the Conqueror
Invasion of Scotland
William I invades Scotland crossing Lothian & the Forth reaching Perth
Siege of Perth
William I invades Scotland crossing Lothian & the Forth reaching Perth
Treaty of Abernethy
Subjugates himself to William the Conqueor & gives his son Duncan as a hostage. Malcolm III makes peace & becomes a vassal. Malcolm III cannot harbour any of William the Conquerors enemies
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