Hereford was given a grant of murage dated 30/4/1265.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Allocate to the citizens of Hereford, in the farm of their town, 20l. for the Michaelmas term in the 49th year, 40l. for the Easter and Michaelmas terms in the year following, and 40l. for the Easter and Michaelmas terms after that, granted to them of the king's special favour for the damage and loss sustained during the recent disturbance in the realm, and for their expenses in the amendment and defence of the town.
By the king, the earl of Leicester, the justiciar, P. de Montiforti, Roger de Sancto Johanne, and Giles de Argentem.
Granted by Henry III. (Regnal year 49). Granted at Gloucester. Granted by By the king, the earl of Leicester, the justiciar, P. de Montiforti, Roger de Sancto Johanne, and Giles de Argentem..
Primary Sources
Evans, D.L. (ed), 1961,
Calendar of Liberate Rolls Henry III (1260-1267) Vol. 5 (London: HMSO) p. 173
online copy
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 06/01/2010. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
