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Bull of Pope Celestine III to Furness Abbey confirming churches and liberties, 1194

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10 June 1194

Papal bull from Pope Celestine III (dated 10 June 1194) confirming to Furness Abbey the churches of Dalton and Ursewie in the Isle of Man, along with their chapels, tithes, and ecclesiastical liberties. The bull protects the abbey from episcopal interference and confirms rights previously granted by Manx kings Olaf and Godred. Relevant to understanding pre-Revestment Manx sovereignty, ecclesiastical jurisdiction, and the Abbey's historical claims on the island.

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