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There is associated evidence for murage, dated 1275, concerning Lincoln.

Wording
see rh1-345.pdf and rh1-346.pdf

Granted by Edward I.
Primary Sources
Rotuli Hundredorum (Record Commission) Vol. 1 p. 345-6

Secondary Sources
Turner, H.L., 1971, Town Defences in England and Wales (London) p. 119-20

Comments
'... since in 1274-5 the jurors reported that the collectors of murage had sold the stone brought for the walls for their own profit.' (Turner)

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 24/01/2009. Last updated on 08/01/2013. First published online 9/01/2013.

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