Blaye was given a grant of murage dated 15/11/1242.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Bond to Geoffrey Rydel of Blaye in 50l. of his yearly fee of 100l., and 250 marks of the 500 marks which the king granted to him to strengthen his town of Blaye, to be paid out of the first money coming from England.
Granted by Henry III. (Regnal year 27). Granted at La Réole.
Primary Sources
1906,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry III (1232-47) Vol. 3 p. 347
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Comments
Blaye, Gironde, a town in Aquitaine. The medieval walls have been replaced by a Vauban designed citadel.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 03/02/2009. Last updated on 05/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
