Dublin was given a grant of murage dated 28/9/1220.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Ireland. The citizens of Dublin give the king a moiety of the debt that Meiler fitz Henry owed them and the other moiety for the fortification of the city of Dublin. Order to G. Marsh, justiciar of Ireland, to distrain M. to render this debt, as etc., and to take security from the men of Dublin from the first monies of this moiety to the king’s use. Witness etc.
Granted by Henry III. (Regnal year 4). Granted at Newport Pagnell.
Primary Sources
Fine Roll C60/12 m. 2 270, 4 Henry III (1219-1220)
online copy
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 09/05/2010. Last updated on 04/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
