A pair of royal letters patent issued by Henry III granting safe conduct to Olave, King of Mann and the Islands, for his travel to England to confer with the king. One letter addresses English bailiffs and subjects; the second addresses the justiciar of Ireland and Irish officials. The document is presented in both English translation and original Latin (Norman French legal style). It demonstrates the diplomatic relationship between the English Crown and the Kingdom of Mann in the 13th century.
A 14th-century record of letters of protection issued by the Marquis to John, Bishop of Sodor, as he travelled to the Isle of Man in attendance upon the King and Marquis. Extracted from the Irish Patent and Close Rolls (Rotulorum Patentium et Clausorum Cancellariae Hiberniae). Provides early evidence of ecclesiastical and feudal authority structures in Man.
A royal letter of protection issued by King Henry III of England to Magnus, King of Mann, on 21 April 1255 (Easter), following Magnus's investiture with a military belt. The document commands all bailiffs and subjects not to receive Harald son of Gothred, Ivar, and their accomplices, who murdered Reginald, Magnus's brother and former King of Mann. This source illustrates early Anglo-Manx relations, succession disputes, and the feudal bonds between the English Crown and the Kings of Mann.
Royal letters of protection issued by King Henry III of England to Magnus, King of Mann, granted on Easter 1255 after investing him with a military belt. The letters order bailiffs and subjects not to receive Harald son of Gothred, Ivar, and their accomplices, who unlawfully slew Reginald, Magnus's brother and former King of Mann. Relevant to understanding early Manx-English relations and dynastic struggles on the Island.
A 1405 royal document granting letters of protection to John de Myles, William de Stanley, and others tasked with seizing the Isle of Man castle and island into the hands of the King. Originally published in Manx Society volumes IV, VII and IX, this record illustrates early royal assertion of sovereignty over Man and the military/administrative personnel involved in that process.
A record of royal letters of protection issued to John de Myles, William de Stanley, and others authorised to seize the Isle of Man castle and island on behalf of King Henry IV in 1405. The document lists named individuals granted protection during this royal takeover operation. Relevant to understanding early Crown assertions of sovereignty over the Isle of Man and the political/military mechanisms of control.
Royal letters patent granting safe conduct to Olave, King of Mann and the Islands, to enter England with his men for peace negotiations with his brother Reginald. Issued under Henry III in the 12th year of his reign (1228). Presented in both English and Latin versions from the Rotuli Litterarum Patentium.
Royal letters patent from Henry III granting safe passage and protection to Reginald, King of Man, following his homage to the English Crown. The document is presented in both English translation and original Latin, drawn from the Manx Society's Monumenta de Insula Manniae. It establishes the feudal relationship between the English Crown and the Manx king and includes a defensive clause promising military aid against rebels.
Royal letters patent granting protection to Olaf (Olave), King of Mann, permitting him to travel to Norway under royal licence. The document is recorded in the Foedera (treaty records) under Henry III's reign. It demonstrates the diplomatic status of the Manx crown and its relationship to the English crown during the medieval period.
Royal letters patent issued by King Henry III granting protection to Olave, King of Mann, to travel to Norway with royal licence. The document includes parallel English and Latin versions, with a command to the Justice of Ireland to maintain and defend Olave. This source illuminates early medieval relations between the English Crown and the Kings of Mann, and Olave's diplomatic independence.
A 1292 legal document recording the auditors' declaration that competitors in the Scottish succession dispute (Bruce, Balliol, and others) had concluded their pleadings, allowing King Edward I to proceed to judgment. The document names Mark, Bishop of Man, as one of the witnesses/ecclesiastical advisors present at Berwick on Tweed, confirming Man's ecclesiastical connection to the Scottish crown during the medieval period.
A formal legal document from 1292 recording auditors' certification that competing claimants to the Scottish throne (Robert Bruce, John Balliol, and others) had concluded their pleadings before King Edward I at Berwick-on-Tweed, allowing the King to proceed to judgment. The document is significant for Manx history as it mentions Mark, Bishop of Man, as one of the witnesses/judicial officers present, establishing the Isle's ecclesiastical participation in major medieval British constitutional proceedings.
An archive of correspondence between Governor Edward Smith, Lt. Governor Richard Dawson, and George Aust (Westminster agent for Manx affairs) covering administrative, financial, and constitutional matters on the Isle of Man in the post-Revestment period. Topics include copper coinage, revenue accounts, water bailiff appointments, harbour management, customs duties, and interactions with the Duke of Atholl. Includes supporting documents on revenue surplus, harbour infrastructure, and Atholl's reserved rents.
Transcription of ecclesiastical census records from the Liber censuum Romanae ecclesiae (1192), composed by Cencius Camerarius, listing bishoprics under Norwegian metropolitan authority. Includes references to the Bishopric of Sodor (Sudreys/Isle of Man) and comparative 14th-century ecclesiastical provincial records. Relevant to understanding Man's ecclesiastical status and Norwegian jurisdiction before 1266.
Extract from the Vatican Archives manuscript (Vat. lat 8486) containing the Liber censuum Romanae ecclesiae compiled by Cencius Camerarius in 1192, listing ecclesiastical jurisdictions and bishoprics under various Norwegian archbishoprics, with specific mention of the Sudereiensi (Manx) bishopric. Includes comparative 14th-century ecclesiastical provincial list showing Man's ecclesiastical status under Norwegian rather than English or Scottish metropolitan authority.
Title page or cover of a bound volume designated 'Liber Scac' (Manx legal/administrative register) covering the period 1759-1764. This appears to be a registry or account book of official records from the Isle of Man.
A transcribed guide to the Libri Irrotulamentorum (records of commissions of Manx officials from 1594 onwards), with comprehensive abbreviations for positions, places, and administrative signatures. Covers the period 1688–1765, including the critical Revestment period. Essential reference for interpreting official documents and understanding the administrative structure of the Isle of Man.
A reference guide to the Libri Irrotulamentorum (records of official commissions on the Isle of Man), presenting an index of signatures, job functions, place names, and abbreviations used in the historical record. Covers officials and administrative positions from 1594 onwards, with detailed focus on the period 1688–1765, which encompasses the Revestment era. Compiled by Ros Stott with presentation by the editor.
A royal licence granted by King Henry IV permitting William Hobbesson, servant of the Earl of Northumberland, to purchase and transport 12 crannocks of barley to Mann castle for victualling purposes. This document demonstrates early medieval governance of the Isle of Man under English crown authority and the logistical supply chains required for maintaining the castle.
A royal licence granted by Henry IV permitting three merchants (John Hale, John Maystry, and Alexander Mercer of Cockermouth) to purchase 500 quarters of corn in Ireland and transport it to the Isle of Man and western Scotland for relief of the King's subjects. This document demonstrates medieval trade patterns, royal commercial regulation, and the Isle of Man's position within English maritime jurisdiction.
A royal licence issued by Henry IV permitting merchants John Hale, John Maystry, and Alexander Mercer of Cockermouth to purchase and transport 500 quarters of corn from Ireland to the Isle of Man and the West Marches of Scotland. The document demonstrates medieval trade regulation, customs procedures, and the strategic importance of provisioning the Isle of Man.
A royal licence issued by King Henry IV granting permission to two servants of the Earl of Northumberland to purchase four ships' loads of corn in Ireland and transport them to the Isle of Man and Carlisle. This document illustrates early medieval trade regulation and the Crown's control over Isle of Man commerce and supply.
A royal licence granted by King Henry IV permitting John Mathoren and William Hobson, servants of the Earl of Northumberland, to purchase four weyes of corn in Ireland and transport them to the Isle of Man and Carlisle. The document is transcribed from the Rotuli Patentium et Clausarum Cancellariae Hiberniae and represents early medieval trade regulation between Ireland, Man, and England.
A royal licence granted by Henry IV of England authorising Robert Yvenhowe of Mann to transport two ways (units) of corn to the island. This is a transcription from the Rotuli Patentium et Clausarum of the Irish Chancery, providing early evidence of trade regulation and royal authority over Manx commerce in the medieval period.
A royal licence issued by King Henry IV permitting Robert Yvenhowe of Mann to transport two weys of corn to the island. This document illustrates early medieval trade regulation and royal control over Isle of Man commerce, providing context for the later 18th-century customs and smuggling issues central to the Revestment study.
