Chester was given a grant of murage dated 20/5/1409.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
20th May 10 Henry IV 1409
Letters Patent by the Prince granting licence to the Mayor and Commonalty to take Murage during their pleasure for the repair of the walls, bridges and gates of the City.
Given at Chester.
Seal missing
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City, grant of murage to, by Henry Prince of Wales. {9 & 10 Hen. 4. May 20. m. 3 d. (9).}
Granted by Henry Prince of Wales. Granted at Chester.
Primary Sources
Chester City Council Records ZCH/26
1875,
36th Annual Report of the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records-Cheshire Recognizance Roll p. 104
online copy
Comments
held at Cheshire and Chester Archives and Local Studies Service
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 01/03/2009. Last updated on 04/06/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
