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Charter of the Bishopric of Man, 1505 — Confirmation by Thomas, Earl of Derby

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28 March 1505

A charter dated 28 March 1505 in which Thomas, Earl of Derby and Lord of Mann, confirms and grants churches, lands, tithes, revenues, liberties, and rights to Huan, Bishop of Sodor, and his successors. The document outlines the episcopal lands, manors, fisheries, and judicial privileges of the Bishopric of Man, establishing the constitutional relationship between the Lord and the Church. This is a foundational document for understanding pre-Revestment Manx governance and ecclesiastical authority.

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  • English and Latin