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Charter of Reginald, King of the Islands, confirming lands and liberties to Furness Abbey (1188)

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1188

A twelfth-century charter by Reginald, King of the Islands and son of Godred, confirming grants of lands, liberties, and dignities to Furness Abbey in perpetuity. This document provides evidence of early medieval Manx sovereignty, ecclesiastical relationships with English monasteries, and the constitutional basis of Isle of Man governance. It is presented in both English translation and original Latin, edited from the Manx Society publications.

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  • Latin and English