Carrick-on-Suir (Carrigmcgryffyn) was given a grant of murage dated 20/11/1347.
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
20 Nov. 1347 Dublin
To the T. or his duputy and barons of the Ex.
ORDER, because the K. has granted aid to the provost and community of the town of Carrigmcgryffyn in order to help them repair their stone walls and build up the bridges of the town, to exonerate them from rendering the customary dues at the Ex.
Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 21).
Primary Sources
A Calendar of Irish Chancery Letters, c. 1244-1509, CR 21 Edw III
View CIRCLE recordIrish Record Commission, Calendar of Memoranda Rolls Vol. 24 p. 79
Comments
Presumably this remission was a one off for one year. Clear evidence that stone walls were in existence at this date.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 15/05/2012. Last updated on 04/06/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
