Compare 1587 edition: 1 The founda|tiõ of the ab|bey of Ar|broth, or A|berbrothok.About this ſeaſon, the abbey of Arbroth was buylt in moſt magnificent wyſe, and endowed with landes and reuenues in ſuche ample ſorte, that fewe houſes within the boundes of Albion might compare therwith.
Compare 1587 edition: 1 The Churche was dedicated in the yeare of grace .1178. by king William,1178. in honor of Tho|mas Becket archbiſhop of Cantorburye, with whome (as is ſayd) he had greate familiaritie in tyme of his yong yeares.