Newcastle-upon-Tyne was given a grant of murage dated 25/8/1299.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Grant to the bailiffs and good men of the town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne of murage for five years, to be taken by John Thorald, Walter de Cougate and Roger de Hecheham, burgesses, who shall apply 100l. in the first year, and 110l. in each of the other years, for the purposes of the grant. By K.
Granted by Edward I. (Regnal year 27). Granted at Waverley. Granted by K..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1895,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward I (1292-1301) Vol. 3 p. 435
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 10/01/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
