Rye was given a grant of murage dated 16/2/1385.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Appointment of Simon de Burleye, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, John de Cobeham, John Devereux, Edward Dalyngrugge and Roger Wygemore to fell 200 trees in Croweherst park and bring them to Rye for its fencing and fortification. By C.
Granted by Richard II. (Regnal year 8). Granted at Westminster. Granted by C..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1897,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Richard II (1381-85) Vol. 2 p. 525
online copy
Secondary Sources
Turner, H.L., 1971, Town Defences in England and Wales (London) p. 162
Comments
Although such gifts could be sold for profit this does suggest active work in the town, and probably on fortifications, at this time.
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 28/01/2009. Last updated on 05/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
