Rushen Abbey Compotus of Demesne Lands, A.D. 1539 (Henry VIII)
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- Name
- Rushen Abbey Compotus of Demesne Lands, A.D. 1539 (Henry VIII)
- Description
- A detailed accounting (compotus) of the demesne lands and revenue of Rushen Abbey on the Isle of Man, dated 1539 during the reign of Henry VIII. The document lists individual closes (fields) with acreages and rental values in pounds, shillings, and pence, followed by a summary account of revenues from mills, rents, rectories, and tenancies across multiple parishes. Presented in parallel English and Latin versions. Relevant to understanding pre-Revestment Manx landholding, ecclesiastical property, and revenue structures.
- Date
- 1539
- Place
- Isle of Man
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- The Stanley Lordship
- Type
- Revenue Document
- Date Created
- 1539
- Creator
- Royal Ministers / Rushen Abbey officials (Henry VIII)
- Audience
- Crown / Royal Exchequer
- Language
- English, Latin