Newcastle-upon-Tyne was given a grant of murage dated 12/9/1304.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Grant to the bailiffs and good men of Newcastle-on-Tyne of murage for five years from St. Matthew, to be taken by the hands of Gilbert le Flemynge, Adam de Galwey and John Gatigaung, burgesses thereof, on every ship coming to that town laden with merchandise other than wine 4d. on every boat so laden 2d. &c. By K. on the information of J. de Drokenesford.
Granted by Edward I. (Regnal year 32). Granted at Tynemouth. Granted by K. on the information of J. de Drokenesford..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1898,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward I (1301-1307) Vol. 4 p. 259
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 10/01/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
