Charter of the Bishopric of Man, 1505 — Confirmation by Thomas, Earl of Derby

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Charter of the Bishopric of Man, 1505 — Confirmation by Thomas, Earl of Derby
Description
A charter issued by Thomas, Earl of Derby and Lord of Mann, confirming and granting churches, lands, tithes, liberties, and ecclesiastical revenues to Huan, Bishop of Sodor. The document enumerates specific Manx parishes, manorial holdings, fisheries, and judicial privileges, establishing the temporal and spiritual endowments of the bishopric. Provided in both English and Latin versions from Manx Society publications, this is a foundational document for understanding pre-Revestment Manx governance and the power structures of the medieval and early modern Island.
Date
28 March 1505
Place
Ramsey
Isle of Man
Type
Financial Data
Collection
The Stanley Lordship
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Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1505-03-28
Creator
Thomas, Earl of Derby, Lord Stanley, Lord of Mann and the Isles
Audience
Huan, Bishop of Sodor, and his successors
Language
English and Latin