December 30, 2025
Rights and Protections for Isle of Axholme Tenants – Summary of the Mowbray Charter of 1360.
The tenants of the Isle of Axholme petitioned their lord, Sir John Mowbray, to resolve disputes caused by his officials. In response, Mowbray granted a series of rights and protections to all tenants and residents of the Isle, to apply permanently to them and their heirs. Key points granted: The charter was sealed by both parties at Epworth on 1...
