Kells (Kelles in Methe) was given a grant of murage dated 26/2/1326.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Grant to the bailiffs and good men of Kelles in Methe of murage for three years. By K.
Granted by Edward II. (Regnal year 19). Granted at Langdon. Granted by K..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1904,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward II (1324-27) Vol. 5 p. 246
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Thomas, A., 1992, The Walled Towns of Ireland Vol. 2 (Irish Academic Press) p. 121-23
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 14/01/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
