1338-10-23, Kennington

Order date: inferred Regnal year 12 Edward III · Edward III · Close Rolls · Membrane 30d

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Dated in source: “Oct. 23” · Place: Kennington (Surrey)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 30d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the mayor, aldermen and sheriffs of London. Order to cause that city to be defended on the water side with stone or bords, with all possible speed, against hostile attacks, and to cause piles to be fixed across the river Thames and compel all men having rents in the city to the said defence. By the keeper and C. [Federa.]

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