Dax was given a grant of murage dated 15/11/1244.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Bond to the mayor and jurats of the commune of Bayonne in 100l. at Easter next, which the king gave them in aid of the walling of their town.
The like to the citizens of Dax.
Granted by Henry III. (Regnal year 29). Granted at Westminster.
Primary Sources
1906,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry III (1232-47) Vol. 3 p. 445
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Comments
Dax, Landes, a town in Aquitaine had Roman walls
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 03/02/2009. Last updated on 05/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.