Norwich may have been given a grant of murage dated 1294.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
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Granted by Edward I. (Regnal year {23}).
Primary Sources
The primary source is lost or obscure. moot
Secondary Sources
Turner, H.L., 1971,
Town Defences in England and Wales (London) p. 136 (ref. Blomefield)
Blomefield, Francis (continued by Charles Parkin), 1739-75,
An Essay towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk (Fersfield and Lynn) Vol. 3 p. 63-4
online copy
Comments
Blomefield stated that a grant of murage was received in 1294, but this cannot be substantiated. (Turner)
In 1294, the walls of the city of Norwich were first began, and a murage granted, which expired in 1297, and then there was a patent passed for another murage (Blomfield) (No reference cited for 1294 murage although Pat A 26 E. 1. cited for 1297 murage.)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 25/01/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
