Granted at Oxford.

Comments

Original source is;

• Lyte, H.C. Maxwell (ed), 1910, Calendar of Patent Rolls (1258-66) p. 307 online copy

(In fact, the original source given is usually a transcription/translation of what are precious medieval documents not readily availably. It should be noted that these transcription/translations often date to the nineteenth or early twentieth centuries and that unwitting bias of transcribers may affect the translation. Care should also be taken to avoid giving modern meaning to the medieval use of certain stock words and terms. Licentia is best translated as 'freedom to' not 'permission'.)

Significant later sources are;

• Hislop, M., 2010, ‘A missing link: a reappraisal of the date, architectural context and significance of the great tower of Dudley Castle’ Antiquaries Journal Vol. 90 p. 211-33 online copy
  Coulson, C., 1994, 'Freedom to Crenellate by Licence - An Historiographical Revision' Nottingham Medieval Studies Vol. 38 p. 130
  King, D.J.C., 1983, Castellarium Anglicanum (London: Kraus) Vol. 2 p. 454n11
  Brakspear, Harold, 1914, 'Dudley Castle' The Archaeological Journal Vol. 71 p. 1-24
  Willis-Bund, J.W. (ed), 1913, 'Parishes: Dudley' VCH Worcestershire Vol. 3 p. 90-
  Turner, T.H. and Parker, J.H., 1859, Some account of Domestic Architecture in England (Oxford) Vol. 3 part 2 p. 402 online copy

Roger de Somery (1208-1273)