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Berwick-upon-Tweed was given a grant of murage dated 28/4/1369.

This was in the form of:-

Wording
Indenture whereby Sir Piers de Manley undertakes the ward of Berwick-on-Tweed for a year from St James day next for three years, with a sufficient garrison for 1000 marks per annum; with the usual powers as one of the wardens of the March and keeping up the walls &c. at the K.'s cost. Appends his seal at Westminster 28th April 43rd year. {Exchequer, Treasury of Receipt Miscellanea, No 46/1}

Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 43). Granted at Westminster.
Primary Sources
Bain, J. (eds), 1888, Calendar of documents relating to Scotland 1357-1509 (Edinburgh: H.M. General Register House) Vol. 4 p. 34 no. 150 online copy

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 01/03/2009. Last updated on 26/04/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.

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