Kings Lynn (Lenne) was given a grant of murage dated 12/2/1326.
This was in the form of:-
Wording
Appointment, during pleasures of the mayor and burgesses of the town of Lenne, who have found mainprise before the king to keep the said town safe, to have the custody of the said town against the attacks of aliens or contrariants; with power to assess all persons dwelling within the walls to a subsidy for the defence of the town according to their abilities, as often as shall be necessary. By K.
Writ of aid for them directed to all persons dwelling within the walls. By K.
Granted by Edward II. (Regnal year 19). Granted at Mildenhall. Granted by K..
Primary Sources
Maxwell Lyte, H.C. (ed), 1904,
Calendar of Patent Rolls Edward II (1324-27) Vol. 5 p. 243
online copy
Secondary Sources
Coulson, Charles, 2009, Murage Grants (Handwritten list and notes)
Record created by Philip Davis. This record created 05/02/2009. Last updated on 03/05/2012. First published online 5/01/2013.
