Carlisle was given a grant of murage dated 5/8/1316.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
To the citizens of Carlisle. Order to expend up to 10 marks out of their ferm of the king's gift in repairing the gates and walls of the city. By K.
To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to allow the above 10 marks to the said citizens. By K.
Granted by Edward II. (Regnal year 10). Granted at Lincoln.
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1893,
Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II Vol. 2 p. 356
online copy
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 17/02/2009. Last updated on 05/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
