Walter Scammel
13th-century Bishop of Salisbury
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Walter Scammel was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.
Walter Scammel | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Salisbury | |
| Elected | 26 June 1284 |
| Term ended | September 1286 |
| Predecessor | Robert Wickhampton |
| Successor | Henry Brandeston |
| Other post | Dean of Salisbury |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 22 October 1284 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | September 1286 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
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.[1]
Scammel was elected bishop on 26 June 1284 and consecrated on 22 October 1284.[2] He was enthroned at Salisbury Cathedral on 4 January 1285. He died between 20 September and 25 September 1286.[3]
