Bayonne was given a grant of murage dated 15/4/1244.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Grant to the mayor and jurats of the commune of Bayonne of 300 marks in aid of the walling of their town, which the king will pay at the exchequer of Michaelmas.
Granted by Henry III. (Regnal year 28). Granted at Windsor.
Primary Sources
1906,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry III (1232-47) Vol. 3 p. 423
online copy
Secondary Sources
Marsh, F.B., 1912,
English rule in Gascony 1199-1259 with special reference to the towns (Michigan) p. 112
online copy
Comments
He also granted them 300 marks from the exchequer for that purpose. (Marsh)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 03/02/2009. Last updated on 05/01/2013. First published online 5/01/2013.
