Worcester was given a grant of murage dated 28/3/1272.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Grant to the bailiffs and good men of Worcester of pontage from 30 March, 56 Henry III, until the following Easter and for six years after, in aid of the enclosing of their town and for the repair of their bridge which was lately destroyed by Edward the king's son and others of the king's faithful.
Granted by Henry III. (Regnal year 56). Granted at Westminster.
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1913,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry III (1266-72) Vol. 6 p. 639
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 04/02/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
