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Bull of Pope Eugenius III to Furness Abbey confirming possessions in Furness and Isle of Man
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1153
A papal bull issued by Pope Eugenius III in 1153 confirming the lands and possessions of Furness Abbey in Lancashire and the Isle of Man. The document lists specific grants from various donors including Earl Stephen, Robert Bovill, and King Olav of the Isles. Notable for its detailed record of Manx place-names and ecclesiastical holdings in the mid-twelfth century, providing context for pre-Revestment Manx territoriality and feudal relationships.
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- English (translation) and Latin (original)