A 13th-century royal charter granted by Magnus, King of Mann and the Islands, to Bishop Richard, confirming ecclesiastical liberties, judicial powers, territorial grants (including St. Patrick's Island and Kellerast), fishing and commercial rights, and mineral resources. The charter exemplifies pre-Revestment Manx sovereignty and Church-State relations under Norse-Gaelic rule.
A royal charter issued by Magnus, King of Mann and the Islands, exempting the Prior and Convent of Coningshead from all tolls (thol) and customs throughout Manx territories. The document illustrates medieval Manx sovereignty, ecclesiastical privileges, and revenue customs. Relevant as context for understanding pre-1765 Manx governance structures and the crown's control over trade and customs.
A 12th-century royal charter by Olave (Olaf), King of the Isles, granting ecclesiastical authority and land to the Church of St. Mary of Furness in relation to the Isle of Man. The charter establishes episcopal independence and Christian observance under a bishop rather than foreign clergy. Provided in parallel Latin and English transcription, this document is foundational to understanding medieval Manx ecclesiastical governance and the island's early constitutional relationship with the papacy and the Church.
A bilingual (Latin and English) charter issued by Olave, King of the Isles, in 1134, granting the Church of the Blessed Mary of Furness ecclesiastical authority over the islands and establishing an abbey. The document provides early evidence of Isle of Man's constitutional relationship with the Church and demonstrates the island's position within a wider Norse/Scottish kingdom system predating the English Revestment period.
A charter in which Reginald, King of the Islands (including Mann), swears fealty and homage to King John of England on 16 May 1212. The document is presented in both English translation and original Latin (Foedera). Editorial notes indicate Reginald's political motivations—securing his throne against his brother Olave and seeking papal protection—providing context for early medieval Manx sovereignty and vassalage.
A medieval charter in which Reginald, King of the Islands (Mann and the Isles), formally acknowledges himself as liegeman to King John of England. The document is presented in both English and Latin versions, with witnesses including the Bishop of Winchester and several English magnates. An editorial note explains Reginald's political motivations: securing his throne against his brother Olave and gaining papal protection. This document establishes the feudal relationship between Mann and the English Crown that underpins later constitutional developments.
A charter issued by Reginald, King of the Islands, in 1188, confirming and perpetuating grants and liberties previously bestowed on Furness Abbey by his grandfather Olave. The document is presented in both English translation and original Latin, with witnesses listed. It demonstrates early medieval sovereignty over the Isle of Man and the role of ecclesiastical institutions in the island's governance.
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.
Royal charter by Robert I (Robert the Bruce) confirming the Island of Mann and the Calf Islands to Thomas Ranulph, Earl of Moravia, in fee and free royalty. The grant includes full administrative and judicial authority, with conditions of homage, provision of six ships annually, parliamentary attendance, and annual payment of 100 marks sterling at Pentecost. Presented in both English translation and original Latin, this document provides foundational evidence of Scottish sovereign claims to Mann prior to the later English acquisition.
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.
A charter issued by Thomas, Earl of Derby and Lord of Mann, confirming and granting churches, lands, tithes, liberties, and ecclesiastical revenues to Huan, Bishop of Sodor. The document enumerates specific Manx parishes, manorial holdings, fisheries, and judicial privileges, establishing the temporal and spiritual endowments of the bishopric. Provided in both English and Latin versions from Manx Society publications, this is a foundational document for understanding pre-Revestment Manx governance and the power structures of the medieval and early modern Island.
A royal charter issued by Robert I (Robert the Bruce) of Scotland granting the Isle of Mann and adjacent islands (the Calfs) to Thomas Ranulph, Earl of Moravia, in fee and heredity. The grant includes full sovereignty, judicial authority, ecclesiastical patronage rights (save the episcopal see), and specifies feudal obligations: six ships annually with crews and provisions, parliamentary attendance, and an annual payment of 100 marks sterling at Pentecost. The charter is witnessed by five Scottish bishops, five earls, and other magnates at Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The site of a post-medieval horse walk at the now abandoned Chester farm. The circle of the horsewalk appears to be shown on the 1869 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map.
The Manx Archaeological Survey refers to an area of wet ground to the north of the site of the keeill, close to the footpath. This would seem to be centred at SC19766999, and may relate to the holy well or spring, Chibber Ballacreie, recorded by Gill (1929, A Manx Scrapbook).
A possible holy well or healing well known as Chibber Feeayr was located in this area, at Cronkbreck (also recorded as Knockbreck), Grenaby, in Malew parish. The well stood by the lane leading to a now-deserted farmhouse, and was roofed and enclosed in solid masonry by a member of the Preston family of Cronkbreck.
Chibber Feeyney Holy Well: the site of a medieval holy well known as Chibbyr Feeyney. A well is shown here on the 1870 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map in the field numbered Plot 281.
The site of a possible holy well associated with the Cardle Veg keeill and burial ground. W. W. Gill's 'A Manx Scrapbook' (1929) records the well as lying 'near the ancient keeill and burial-ground' at Cardle Veg, Maughold, and describes a folk custom of visiting it at full moon or sunrise, walking three times round the pool while reciting prayers, and then applying the water to the eyes. Its name, meaning 'Half-day' or 'Mid-day Well', is also recorded in variant forms as Chibber Mun Laa and Chibbyr Malaa.
