Hereford was given a grant of murage dated 14/6/1238.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Extension of the term of taking murage at the town of Hereford until three years from Whitsunday, 22 Henry III, on condition that whatever the men of Hereford take they shall apply to the walling of town by view of the constable.
Granted by Henry III. (Regnal year 22). Granted at Ditton.
Primary Sources
1906,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry III (1232-47) Vol. 3 p. 224
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Turner, H.L., 1971, Town Defences in England and Wales (London) p. 36-7
Comments
Again grant made after start date of period of murage. Does the additional condition show concern that the town was considering the murage as vested?
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 06/01/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
