Royal writ against Robert Bruce's navy at Isle of Man, December 1311
- Item sets
- Sources
- Name
- Royal writ against Robert Bruce's navy at Isle of Man, December 1311
- Description
- A bilingual (English and Latin) royal writ from Edward II commanding sheriffs and bailiffs of northern English counties to provide naval support and supplies to defend the Isle of Man against an anticipated invasion by Robert Bruce's Scottish fleet. The document reflects early 14th-century geopolitical tensions and the strategic importance of Man as a bulwark against Scottish expansion.
- Date
- 15 December 1311
- Collection
- Scottish and English Contention
- Type
- Parliamentary Record
- Date Created
- 1311-12-15
- Creator
- Edward II, King of England
- Audience
- Sheriffs and bailiffs of Chester, Lancaster, Cumberland, and Westmoreland; Gilbert Makasky (seneschal)
- Identifier
- Rotuli Scotiae, 4 Ed. II
- Language
- English and Latin (bilingual text)