Concession of the Isle of Man by Service of the Lancaster Sword, 1399

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Name
Concession of the Isle of Man by Service of the Lancaster Sword, 1399
Description
A royal charter by Henry IV granting the Isle of Man, Peel Castle, and all appurtenant lands to Henry de Percy, Earl of Northumberland, in reward for services rendered. The grant is held in perpetuity by the service of carrying the Lancaster Sword at coronations. This document establishes the feudal basis of Percy lordship over Man and is foundational to understanding the island's constitutional status before the 1765 Revestment.
Date
19 October 1399
Place
Peel Castle
Westminster
Isle of Man
Related To
Henry IV
Collection
Scottish and English Contention
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Date Created
1399-10-19
Creator
Henry IV, King of England
Audience
Henry de Percy, Earl of Northumberland
Identifier
Rotuli Litterarum Patentium, 1 Hen. IV
Language
English and Latin