Royal Mandate for Vessels to Isle of Man & Scotland, 1311 · Revestment 1765

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Name: Royal Mandate for Vessels to Isle of Man & Scotland, 1311
Description: A Norman French royal writ (4 Ed. II) commanding the bailiffs and officials of Sutton-on-the-port of Plymouth to send a well-equipped naval fleet to the Isle of Man and thence to Scotland in support of the Crown's war effort. The fleet is to be placed under the command of Simon de Mountaigne, designated Admiral of the royal fleet. This document illustrates medieval royal naval administration and the strategic importance of the Isle of Man as a naval staging post.
Date: 2 August 1311
Place: Isle of Man; Scotland
Collection: Scottish and English Contention
Type: Primary Source Transcription
Date Created: 1311-08-02
Creator: King Edward II
Audience: Bailiffs and chief men of Sutton-on-the-port of Plymouth; also bailiffs of Dartmouth, Exmouth, Southhampton
Identifier: Rotuli Scotiæ (Scottish Rolls); 4 Ed. II
Language: Norman French (Anglo-Norman)