There is associated evidence for murage, dated 21/9/1524, concerning Henry Knyght, Esq., and Rauff Norwod, gent. of Coventry.
Wording
{Coventry}
Wednesday after the feast of St. Matthew:—The mayor, Mr. Frey, and others, being present. It was agreed that in consideration of Robt. Nicoll's petition, he should have "his gauge dd. distr. for selling ale in the time of Divine service"; and that Henry Knyght, Esq., and Rauff Norwod, gent., should pay their murage after the rate of the rent of their tenements.
Primary Sources
Brewer, J.S. (ed), 1875, 'Appendix: 1524-1527',
Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII Vol. 4: 1524-1530 p. 3080
online copy
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 26/02/2009. Last updated on 20/01/2013. First published online 9/01/2013.
