Charter of Magnus to the Bishops of Mann and the Isles (1257)

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Charter of Magnus to the Bishops of Mann and the Isles (1257)
Description
A royal charter granted by Magnus, King of Mann and the Islands, to Richard, Bishop of Mann and the Isles, confirming ecclesiastical liberties, territorial grants (including the Island of St. Patrick and the village of Kellerast), fishing and commercial rights, and mineral rights. This document is a web transcription from Manx Society publications and provides context for medieval Manx governance and church-state relations prior to the 1765 Revestment.
Date
1257
Place
Isle of Man
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Date Created
1257
Creator
Magnus, King of Mann and the Islands
Audience
Richard, Bishop of Mann and the Isles, and his successors
Language
English (medieval with Latin elements in original)