Rue, Somme (Rue) was given a grant of murage dated 27/5/1281.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Licence for the burgesses and commonalty of the town of Rue for their relief and the repair and maintenance of the walls to take, for four years, in the sale of their wines on each 'lottus,' one halfpenny of Paris beyond what they have hitherto been wont to receive; and vendors are to be compelled, if necessary, by the mayor and échevins, to pay it.
Granted by Edward I. (Regnal year 9). Granted at Westminster.
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1901,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward I (1272-81) Vol. 1 p. 438
online copy
Comments
Rue in the Somme (Picardie)? This was a port town, presumably exporting wine to England.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 30/01/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
