Charter of Edward II granting Isle of Man to Henry de Bello Monte for life

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Name
Charter of Edward II granting Isle of Man to Henry de Bello Monte for life
Description
A royal charter dated 1 May 1308 in which King Edward II grants sovereignty and administration of the Isle of Man to Henry de Bello Monte for his lifetime. The grant includes all lordships, royal justice, knight's fees, church advowsons, liberties, customs, and escheats. This document is foundational to understanding pre-Revestment feudal tenure of Man and the trajectory of Manx lordship before the 1765 purchase.
Date
1 May 1308
Place
Isle of Man
Scotland
Collection
Scottish and English Contention
Type
Primary Source Transcription
Date Created
1308-05-01
Creator
Edward II, King of England
Audience
Henry de Bello Monte
Identifier
Rotulorum Originalium in Curia Scaccarii, Edward II
Language
English and Latin