Hereford was given a grant of murage dated 23/10/1329.
This was in the form of:-
This is a grant which may have been used for walls but could have been used for other civic improvements.
Wording
Grant, for four years, to the citizens of Hereford that they may dig stone in the quarry in the forest of La Haye, near Hereford, and thence carry it to the city, for repairing its walls and six gates, which are in ruinous condition, and its pavement, further grant to them of twelve oaks of that forest, fit for timber, to repair the said gates and five bridges of the city. By p.s.
Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 3). Granted at Stratford. Granted by p.s..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1891,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward III (1327-30) Vol. 1 p. 472
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 06/02/2009. Last updated on 04/06/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
