Gervase Avenel Explained

Gervase Avenel (died 1219), Lord of Eskdale and Abercorn was a 12th-13th century noble. He served as Justiciar in Lothian between 1206 until 1215 and served as Constable of Roxburgh Castle. He was a son of Robert Avenel and Sybil. Gervase was buried in the Chapter House of Melrose Abbey.

Marriage and issue

Gervase married Sybil, of unknown parentage, and is known to have the following issue:

• Gervase Avenel
• Roger Avenel (died 1243)
• John Avenel
• Robert Avenel

References

• People of Medieval Scotland Gervase Avenel, lord of Eskdale (d.1219), accessed 3 October 2018.