The Ragman Rolls: When Scots Nobles Swore Fealty to Edward I

In 1296, King Edward I of England invaded Scotland and forced over a thousand Scottish nobles, clergy, and burgesses to sign the Ragman Rolls — a series of documents acknowledging him as their overlord. But what did these signatures actually mean? Were they genuine submissions or coerced acts of survival? This episode of The Story of Scotland takes a closer look at the Ragman Rolls, the intricate wax seals that hung from them, and the political calculus behind the names. We explore how the rolls were compiled, the brutal campaign that preceded them, and the fate of the signatories who later joined Robert the Bruce. We also consider the rolls' legacy as a record of Scottish identity and resistance, and the mystery of their name — was it 'ragman' or 'rageman'? Join Lucas and Luna as they unravel the tangled threads of loyalty, fear, and nationalism woven into these parchment pages. #RagmanRolls #EdwardI #ScottishHistory #MedievalScotland #Fealty #WarsOfIndependence #RobertTheBruce #Berwick #Dunbar #WaxSeals #Parchment #ScottishNobles #Invasions #Nationalism #History #FexingoHistory #Scotland #Medieval Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo