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Kings Lynn (Lenn) was given a grant of murage dated 16/2/1300.

This was in the form of:-

Wording
Grant to the mayor and burgesses of Lenn of murage until seven years after Midsummer. By K., on the information of John Buteturte.

Granted by Edward I. (Regnal year 28). Granted at Lesness. Granted by K., on the information of John Buteturte..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1895, Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward I (1292-1301) Vol. 3 p. 491 online copy

Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Turner, H.L., 1971, Town Defences in England and Wales (London) p. 129

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 10/01/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.

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