Charter bole

Charter boles are indentations found in the boundary walls of Scottish buildings constructed between the 15th and 17th centuries; they were used to denote ownership and responsibility for repair. They are similar to bee boles but smaller in size.

17th century charter bole at Provost Wynd, Cupar, Fife, Scotland

"in Scotland a single charter bole, one foot square or less, was often built into a wall to indicate its ownership".[1]

"charter bole: a rectangular recess used to house charter documents defining ownership of adjoining properties."[2]

It shows that the "wall belongs to the property on this side of it".[3]

References
  1. Review of Scottish Culture, issues 4-6, page 115
  2. Understanding Scottish graveyards by Betty Willsher, 2005, page 83
  3. The Archaeology of Beekeeping by Eva Crane - 1983 Page 159
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