Dispute between King of Ireland and King of Scotland for possession of Isle of Mann, c.1272

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Dispute between King of Ireland and King of Scotland for possession of Isle of Mann, c.1272
Description
A medieval narrative account (c.1272, from MS in Edward I's era) describing a legendary dispute over sovereignty of the Isle of Mann between the kings of Ireland and Scotland, resolved through a wisdom-based test involving the presence or absence of venomous reptiles. The document includes allegorical Christian interpretation and demonstrates medieval Manx historiographical traditions.
Place
Isle of Man
Ireland
Scotland
Type
Published Reference Work
Identifier
HARL. MSS. (Harleian Manuscript)
Language
English