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Charter of Godred, King of the Islands, 1154 — Grant to Church of Furness

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1154

A 12th-century charter issued by Godred (Godfred), King of the Islands (Man and the Hebrides), granting the Church of the Holy Mary of Furness full liberty to elect a chief bishop of the Isles. The charter references his father Olave's earlier grant and reinforces ecclesiastical authority. This document is foundational to understanding pre-Norman Manx sovereignty and Church relations.

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  • Latin (original); English (translation)