Penne-d'Agenais was given a grant of murage dated before 1328.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
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15 February 1328. York
Order to the same to grant, in the king's name, to the consuls and community of Penne-d'Agenais that they may collect and levy an imposition of goods sold in the town for seven years after the original four year term that they have had. The consuls and community suffered considerable damage in the war in the duchy, and for the security of the king and the inhabitants against the attacks of aggressors they began to enclose the town {with a wall}, and in aid of this were granted an imposition on goods coming to the town and which were sold for four years by Arnaut {II} de Durfort, former seneschal of Agenais for E{dward II}. However, the term was insufficient for them to complete the enclosure of the town, and they have requested that the king grant them a further seven year term, namely four years for the construction of the gates, and three years to complete the enclosure, and the king wishes to agree to this.
By C.
Granted by Arnaut de Durfort, seneschal of Agenais for Edward II.
Primary Sources
The primary source is lost or obscure.
Gascon Roll for the 2nd year of the reign of Edward III C 61/40
online copy
Comments
The loans of money granted in 1325 were, presumably, intended to be repaired with the income from this levy.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 30/01/2013. Last updated on 30/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
