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Bridgnorth petitioned for a grant of murage in {1302}.

Wording
Nature of request: The burgesses request a grant of murage so that they can rebuild their walls.

Endorsement
1) Endorsement: Coram rege.
2) Let it be done for 5 years.

Details of the murage grant which resulted from this petition can be seen at this link. Click Here
Primary Sources
National Archive SC 8/231/11508 Former Reference - Chancery Files 538.

Comments
The petition dates to 1302 as a grant of murage was made on 12 August 1302 (CPR 1301-7, p.56). (National Archive note)

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created . Last updated on 22/03/2012. First published online 6/01/2013.

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