Cambridge was given a grant of murage dated 29/1/1269.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Jan. 29. Westminster.
Allocate to Amaury Peche, formerly sheriff of Cambridge and Huntingdon, 1m. delivered to the Friars Minor of Cambridge for timber of theirs which he took at Cambridge for the amendment and enclosure of the town when the king was last there; also 10s. delivered to William de Sancto Leodegario of the king's gift for his expenses.
Granted by Henry III. (Regnal year 53). Granted at Westminster.
Primary Sources
PRO, 1964,
Calendar of Liberate Rolls Henry III (1267-1272) with Appendices 1220-1267 Vol. 6 (London: HMSO) p. 63
online copy
Comments
Rather indirect aid but suggestive of the responsiveness of royal government. The king was in Cambridge in his 51st year so repayment to Peche took at least 2 years.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 06/01/2010. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
