Archdeacon of Caithness facts for kids
The Archdeacon of Caithness was an important church leader in the Diocese of Caithness, which was a church area in northern Scotland. This person acted as a main helper and deputy for the Bishop of Caithness, who was the head of the church in that region.
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What Was an Archdeacon?
An archdeacon was a senior church official, a bit like a manager, who helped the bishop run the church's daily business. They were responsible for a specific part of the bishop's area, called a "diocese." Their job involved visiting churches, making sure that church rules were being followed, and helping to manage church property and finances. They played a key role in keeping the church organized and running smoothly during medieval times.
The Diocese of Caithness
The Diocese of Caithness was a church area in the far north of Scotland. It covered a large region, including what is now Caithness and parts of Sutherland. The Bishop of Caithness was the main religious leader for this area, and the Archdeacon was their most important assistant, helping them oversee the many churches and priests within the diocese.
A Look at the Archdeacons Over Time
Here is a list of the people known to have held the important position of Archdeacon of Caithness throughout history:
- John, fl. 1296
- Fercard Belegaumbe, fl. 1297-1304 x
- Andrew de Hirdmaniston, fl. 1328-1329
- John Todd, fl. 1329
- William de Forres, fl. 1355
- John de Lancford, 1358
- John de Moray, fl. 1365
- William Forrester, fl. 1382
- John de Innes, fl. 1396-1398
- Alexander Vaus, 1398-x 1407
- Alexander Barber, 1407-1419 x 1421
- Thomas de Greenlaw, 1414-1419 x 1428
- Nicholas Tunnok, 1421-1422
- Thomas Duncan, 1426
- Thomas Tulloch, 1428-1437
- James Bruce, 1437
- Laurence Piot, 1437-1440
- Alexander Rattray, 1438-1440 x 1443
- Alexander Lichton, 1440
- David Reid, 1440
- David Stewart, 1440
- James Innes, 1440-1442
- Richard Dor, 1441
- William Sutherland, 1443-1443 x 1445
- Richard Holland, 1443 x 1445-1448
- Alexander Sutherland, 1445-1477
- Hector Tulloch, 1445
- James Forrester, 1497-1498
- George Stewart, fl. 1512
- John Dingwall, 1516-1532 x 1533
- James Brady, 1525-1556
- William Gordon, 1529
- John Sinclair, 1550 x 1551-1574 x 1578
- Robert Innes, 1577-1581
- Zachary Pont, 1608
- Richard Merchiston, 1619-1626 x 1633
See also
- Bishop of Caithness
