merchants of Flanders (hominibus Flandr') was granted an exemption from murage dated 8/2/1343.
Wording
Br'e R' promurag' non prestando.
Writ to the Mayor and Sheriffs not to exact murage, pontage, and pavage from merchants of Flanders. Witness Edward, Duke of Cornwall, Custos of England, &c., at Kenyngtone, 8 Feb., 17 Edward III. {A.D. 1342-3}.
Allocac' fact hominibus Flandr' de muragio non prestando.
Pursuant to the above writ precept was issued by the Mayor and Aldermen to the collectors of murage to restore any distress taken from Flemings.
Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 17). Granted at Kenyngtone.
Primary Sources
Sharpe, R.R. (ed), 1904,
Calendar of letter-books of the city of London F: 1337-1352 - Folio lxvi b.
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Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 27/01/2009. Last updated on 19/01/2013. First published online 6/01/2013.
