There is associated evidence for murage, dated 10/12/1302, concerning Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Wording
To the sheriff of Northumberland. Order to cause a coroner for that county to be elected in place of Roger de Hecheham, who is unable to execute the duties of the office because he is intending the collection of the murage granted to the burgesses of Newcastle-on-Tyne and also the repair of the walls of that town.
Granted by Edward I. Granted at Marlborough.
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1908,
Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward I Vol. 5 p. 2
online copy
Comments
Collecting murage was a time consuming job but, presumably, one with better rewards than county coroner.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 17/02/2009. Last updated on 08/01/2013. First published online 9/01/2013.
