Ludlow (Lodelowe) was given a grant of murage dated 10/3/1369.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Grant to the bailiffs and good men of Lodelowe of murage for twelve years, in aid of the repair of the walls and gates of their town.
For 5 marks paid in the hanaper.
Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 43). Granted at Westminster. Granted by For 5 marks paid in the hanaper..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1913,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward III (1367-70) Vol. 14 p. 226
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Comments
Still required 5 marks fine despite 'renewed welsh fears' (Coulson) but a fairly long term grant.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 17/01/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
