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Newcastle-upon-Tyne was given a grant of murage dated 23/7/1348.

This was in the form of:-

Wording
Grant to the mayor, bailiffs and commonalty of Newcastle upon Tyne of murage for seven years from 24 March next, to be taken by the hands of Peter Graper and John de Emeldon, burgesses of the town. By K. & C.

Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 22). Granted at Westminster. Granted by K. & C..
Details of the petition which resulted in this grant can be seen at this link. Click Here
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1905, Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward III (1348-50) Vol. 8 p. 127 online copy

Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)

Comments
The petition asked for 20 years.

Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 17/01/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.

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