Bourg, Gironde was given a grant of murage dated 8/3/1338.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Grant to the mayor, jurats and community of the town of Bourg (Burgh', ar. Blaye) that they may take 16 pitchers of wine or the value of the same in money from each tun of wine sold in taverns both of their own wine and that of aliens for the term of ten years, and thereafter during pleasure, in aid of the enclosing of the town. The value of the wine is to be put to the enclosure of the town.
Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 12). Granted at Westminster. Granted by K. and C..
Primary Sources
C61/50 Gascon Roll for the 12th year of the reign of King Edward III. Membrane 15.21
online
Comments
The previous grant, in the same terms, was due to expire in 1341.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 23/01/2012. Last updated on 31/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
