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Drogheda may have been given a grant of murage dated 1370.

This was in the form of:-

Wording


Granted by Edward III.
Primary Sources
The primary source is lost or obscure.
moot

Secondary Sources
D'Alton, J., 1844, The history of Drogheda with its environs Vol. 1 (Dublin) p. 87 online copy

Comments
In 1334, the authorities at each side of the Boyne had an allowance for five years towards paviage and murage; and other murage charters were granted in 1343, 1356, 1362, 1370, 1373, and 1374; (D'Alton)

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 05/09/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.

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