Limerick (Lymerike) was given a grant of murage dated 3/2/1388.
This was in the form of:-
This is a grant which may have been used for walls but could have been used for other civic improvements.
Wording
3 Feb. 1389
COMMISSION to the mayor and commons of the city of Limerick, and also to Patrick Fox, of custody of the fishery of the weir of that city and the water called Shenyn for a term of seven years, rendering £20 p.a. to John Banbury, formerly the K.'s farmer.
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Rex commis' maj' et communib' civit' Lym ac Pat' Fox custod' piscarie gurgitum dicte civit' ad fin' 7 an'. 3 Feb.
Granted by Richard II. (Regnal year 12).
Primary Sources
A Calendar of Irish Chancery Letters, c. 1244-1509, PR 12 Ric. II
View CIRCLE recordTresham, Edward (ed), 1828,
Rotulorum patentium et clausorum cancellariae Hiberniae calendarium (Dublin; His Majesty's printers) p. 140 No. 124
Secondary Sources
Fitzgerald, P. and M'Gregor, J.J., 1827,
The history, topography and antiquities of the county and city of Limerick p. 531
online copy
Comments
1388 February 3d.—A commission to the Mayor and Commons, and to Patrick Fox, of the custody of the said weares at the same rent as J. Banbury, late farmer thereof paid, for seven years, the residue of the issues and profits of the said fishery to be expended in the reparation of the city, under the direction of whomsoever the king should appoint. (Roll of 12th year Richard II.—preserved in Rolls Office, Dublin. Roll 17.) (Fitgerald and M'Gregor p. 531)
The Lax Weir, a salmon fishery, possibly of Viking origin, was of sufficient importance to have a small tower (The Lax Weir Castle) over look it.
None of the calendars really give a full transcription/translation of this, now lost, entry.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 20/03/2009. Last updated on 04/06/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
