He fought in the wars in Flanders and was a signatory of the Baron's Letter to Pope Boniface VIII in 1301.
Through his wife Agnes, he inherited the Barony of Skelton.
He fought in the wars in Flanders and was a signatory of the Barons' Letter to Pope Boniface VIII in 1301.
Walter died in 1304 and was buried at Nunkeeling Priory, Yorkshire.
Walter married Agnes, daughter of Peter II de Brus and Hawise de Lancaster, they are known to have had the following known issue: