Newcastle-upon-Tyne was given a grant of murage dated 8/2/1391.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Grant, with the assent of the Council, to the burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne, of a moiety of the subsidy of wools, hides and wool-fells in that port up to the sum of 200l. in aid of the repair of the walls near the port. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the collectors of the subsidy there.
Granted by Richard II. (Regnal year 14). Granted at Westminster. Granted by p.s..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1902,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Richard II (1389-92) Vol. 4 p. 381
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 10/02/2009. Last updated on 05/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
