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Berwick-upon-Tweed was given a grant of murage dated 8/6/1362.

This was in the form of:-

Wording
Indenture whereby Sir Richard Tempest undertakes the ward of Berwick-on-Tweed for a year from Midsummer following with a sufficient garrison for 500l. per annum; with power as a warden of the March to grant conducts, truces, and receive people to peace; and to repair the town walls &c. at the K.'s cost. Appends his seal at Westminster 8th June 36th year. {Exchequer, Treasury of Receipt Miscellanea, No 45/1}

Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 36). Granted at Westminster.
Primary Sources
Bain, J. (eds), 1888, Calendar of documents relating to Scotland 1357-1509 (Edinburgh: H.M. General Register House) Vol. 4 p. 17 no. 69 online copy

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 01/03/2009. Last updated on 26/04/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.

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