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Hereford petitioned for a grant of murage in {1324}.

Wording
Nature of request: The men of Hereford request murage for three years to better enclose the town and to repair two gates, which are not adequate for the security of the town.
Endorsement: The king has granted it of his grace.

Endorsement
The king has granted it of his grace.

Details of the murage grant which resulted from this petition can be seen at this link. Click Here
Primary Sources
National Archive SC 8/51/2544 Former Reference - Parliamentary Petition 3968

Comments
CPR 1321-4 p.394 is dated at Westminster, 10 March 1324. (National Archive note)

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created . Last updated on 22/03/2012. First published online 6/01/2013.

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