Newcastle-upon-Tyne was given a grant of murage dated 3/1/1322.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Pardon to the mayor and commonalty of the town of Newcastle on Tyne of 50l. of the farm of their town, beyond those pardons already made to them, in aid of their expenses in the munition of the said town.
By K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok.
Mandate in pursuance to the keeper of the office of the treasurership and the barons of the Exchequer to allow the same.
Granted by Edward II. (Regnal year 15). Granted at Worcester. Granted by K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1904,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward II (1321-24) Vol. 4 p. 46
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Comments
What was the original latin in the roll? munitio would more usually be translated as 'fortification'.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 05/02/2009. Last updated on 05/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
