1295-10-01, Canterbury

Order date: inferred Regnal year 23 Edward I · Edward I · Close Rolls · Membrane 4d

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Dated in source: “Oct. 1” · Place: Canterbury (Kent)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 4d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the bailiffs of Yarmouth. Whereas the king has granted to the men of that town that all persons having lands or rents in the town who dwell outside the town shall make contribution from the date hereof until St. Andrew's next, in proportion to their lands or rents, to pay the ships of the men of that town for the next fleet at sea that the king shall cause to be made from his realm: the king orders the bailiffs to compel all such persons to make such contribution in due manner as often as shall be necessary.

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