Royal grant permitting Manx men to treat with Scots and engage in trade, 1343
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- Name
- Royal grant permitting Manx men to treat with Scots and engage in trade, 1343
- Description
- A 14th-century royal charter (Rotuli Scotiae, 16 Ed. III) granting permission to the people of the Isle of Man to negotiate truces with Scotland and to engage in commerce with both enemies and allies, provided they do not supply arms or provisions to Scottish enemies. Presented in parallel English translation and original Latin. Relevant to long-term Manx autonomy, commercial privileges, and constitutional status.
- Date
- 24 September 1343
- Collection
- Scottish and English Contention
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1343-09-24
- Creator
- Edward III, King of England
- Audience
- The honest men and community of the Isle of Man
- Identifier
- Rotuli Scotiae, 16 Ed. III
- Language
- English and Latin