Chester was given a grant of murage dated 24/11/1299.
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
Grant to the mayor, bailiffs, and good men of the city of Chester of murage and pavage for seven years. By K., on the information of the treasurer.
Granted by Edward I. (Regnal year 28). Granted at Beverley. Granted by K., on the information of the treasurer.
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1895,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward I (1292-1301) Vol. 3 p. 482
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 10/01/2009. Last updated on 04/06/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.