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Hereford was given a grant of murage dated 20/4/1326.

This was in the form of:-

Wording
To Joan de Bohun, keeper of the forest of La Haye near Hereford, or to him who supplies her place in that forest. Order to deliver to the citizens of Hereford five oaks fit for timber from the forest, of the king's gift, in aid of the repair of the city gates. By K.

Granted by Edward II. (Regnal year 19). Granted at Kenilworth. Granted by K..
Details of the petition which resulted in this grant can be seen at this link. Click Here
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1898, Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II Vol. 4 p. 469 online copy

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 23/02/2009. Last updated on 05/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.

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