Oxford (Oxon) was given a grant of murage dated 20/3/1234.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
For the burgesses of Oxford. The king has granted to the burgesses of Oxford 50 m. of the £100 assessed upon them for tallage to the king’s use, in order to enclose their vill, so that they are to answer him for the remaining 100 m. at the Exchequer. Order to the assessors of the tallage of Oxfordshire to permit them to be quit of the aforesaid 50 m.
Granted by Henry III. (Regnal year 18).
Primary Sources
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 15/02/2009. Last updated on 05/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
