Royal writ for resumption of Isle of Man by Edward I (1307) · Revestment 1765

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Name: Royal writ for resumption of Isle of Man by Edward I (1307)
Description: A writ from Edward I to the Sheriff of Northumberland commanding the Bishop of Durham to appear and show cause why the King should not resume the Isle of Man into his hands as a matter of right. The document traces Edward's claim through his ancestors' historical seisin and references the previous grant to John Balliol. This is a foundational document for understanding pre-Revestment claims to Manx sovereignty.
Date: 28 June 1307
Place: Isle of Man; England; Scotland
Collection: Scottish and English Contention
Type: Primary Source Transcription
Date Created: 1307-06-28
Creator: Edward I, King of England
Audience: Sheriff of Northumberland; Anthony de Bec, Bishop of Durham
Identifier: 35 ED. I.; Foedera
Language: English and Latin