Adam de Welles, 1st Baron Welles

He was a signatory of the Baron's Letter to Pope Boniface VIII in 1301.

He fought at the Battle of Falkirk on 22 July 1298, and was Constable of Rockingham Castle.

Adam was at the siege of Carlaverock in July 1300, and was a signatory of the Barons' Letter to Pope Boniface VIII in 1301.

He died in 1311 and was succeeded by his eldest son, Robert.

Adam married Joan, the widow of Walter FitzRobert and the daughter of John d'Engaine and Joan de Greinville.

Coat of arms of Adam de Welles, Lord of Welles, Or, a lion rampant queue forchée sable. .