Newcastle-upon-Tyne was given a grant of murage dated 19/8/1327.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Pardon to the men of Newcastle-on-Tyne, in consideration of their great charges and expenses in repair of their walls and ditches, of two years' farm of their town from Michaelmas last.
By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the barons of the Exchequer.
Granted by Edward III. (Regnal year 1). Granted at York. Granted by p.s..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1891,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward III (1327-30) Vol. 1 p. 146
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 06/02/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
