1338-11-06, Kennington

Order date: inferred Regnal year 12 Edward III · Edward III · Close Rolls · Membrane 20

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Dated in source: “Nov. 6” · Place: Kennington (Surrey)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 20 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the men of the city of Norwich. Order to go against the enemy he comes to that town, and to defend the town from hostile attacks, the king ordained all the ships of the town of Great Yarmouth, and neighbouring parts, prepared to war, to go to sea, and on Thursday Martinmas next they will be at sea to stay there for some time to harm to the enemy, and the king wishes to provide for the security of city during their absence. By the keeper and C.

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