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In 1341 May 3, Robertus de Maners (Robert Manners) was granted, by Edward III, (In year 15 of his reign) a Royal licence to crenellate Echale [Othale] [Ethale] (Etal Castle)
Licence for Robert de Maners to crenellate his dwelling-place of Othale, co. Northumberland. By p.s. (CPR)

Robertus de Maners ... mansum ... Echale, Northumbr. (Turner and Parker)

mansum suum de Ethale (Bates)

Granted at Westminster. Grant by privy seal.

Comments

In 1341 Edward III granted the lord of Etal, Robert Manners, licence to crenellate.

Original source is;

(In fact, the original source given is usually a transcription/translation of what are precious medieval documents not readily availably. It should be noted that these transcription/translations often date to the nineteenth or early twentieth centuries and that unwitting bias of transcribers may affect the translation. Care should also be taken to avoid giving modern meaning to the medieval use of certain stock words and terms. Licentia is best translated as 'freedom to' not 'permission'.)

Significant later sources are;

Robert de Manners (1298-1354)
Robert de Manners (1298-1354). Involved, as a soldier, in border warfare. Constable of Norham Castle, attended parliament, as shire knight, in 1340.

Biographical source include;

More information about licences to crenellate can be found here.

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Record created by Philip Davis. This record last updated on Sunday, October 4, 2015.


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