Berwick-upon-Tweed was given a grant of murage dated 5/11/1374.
This was in the form of:-
Grant of money:- 'keeping the town walls &c. in repair at the K.'s cost.' Starting 11/11/1374 running to 10/11/1375.
Wording
Indenture whereby Sir Thomas de Musgrave undertakes the ward of Berwick-on-Tweed for a year after next St Martin's day with a sufficient garrison for 400 marks per annum; with the usual powers of a warden of the March and keeping the town walls &c. in repair at the K.'s cost.
Similar dated 5th November 1374, for a year from Martinmas day following.
Similar dated 9th February 1375-76, for 3 years from Martinmas {Seal damaged} {Exchequer, Treasury of Receipt Miscellanea, No 46/1}
Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 48). 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. 46 no. 208
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.
