Walter Scammel

Walter Scammel
Bishop of Salisbury
Elected26 June 1284
Term endedSeptember 1286
PredecessorRobert Wickhampton
SuccessorHenry Brandeston
Other postDean of Salisbury
Orders
Consecration22 October 1284
Personal details
DiedSeptember 1286 (1286-10)
DenominationCatholic

Walter Scammel was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.

Scammel was archdeacon of Berkshire in the diocese of Salisbury, treasurer of that diocese, and finally Dean of Salisbury. He was elected to the deanery on 9 September 1271.

Scammel was elected bishop on 26 June 1284 and consecrated on 22 October 1284. He was enthroned at Salisbury Cathedral on 4 January 1285. He died between 20 September and 25 September 1286.

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