Aelric Explained

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

• Book: Curl, James Stephens . A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, 2nd edition . 2006 . Oxford University Press.

Notes and References

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