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There is associated evidence for murage, dated 5/6/1280, concerning Newcastle-on-Tyne.

Wording
Pardon to the burgesses of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, for a fine of 50 marks to be delivered to the constable of the castle for the repairs of the castle, of the account they are bound to render at the king's will of the murage granted by Henry III. for seven years from Easter, 49 Henry III.

Granted by Edward I. (Regnal year 8). Granted at Westminster.
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1901, Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward I (1272-81) Vol. 1 p. 378

Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 04/02/2009. Last updated on 08/01/2013. First published online 9/01/2013.

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