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People of Scarborough. King. The people of Scarborough ask that, as they have been...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/87/4320

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SC 8/87/4320
Date
[1320]
Description
Petitioners
People of Scarborough.
Addressees
King.
Nature of request
The people of Scarborough ask that, as they have been greatly impoverished by storms, by robbery and in other ways, they might have a seal ordained for the cocket in their town, as this would greatly profit both the King and the town.
Nature of endorsement
The King has granted it; and Robert Wawayn and Adam Semer are to be appointed as collectors.
Places mentioned
Scarborough, [North Riding of Yorkshire].
People mentioned
Robert Wawayn
Adam Semer.
Note
CCR 1318-23 pp.274-275 is dated 10 November 1320, and is clearly the result of this petition.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Parliamentary Petition 7426
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
Calendar of Close Rolls, Edw II, vol. III, 1318-1323, (Public Record Office, 1895), pp.274-275 (order to the Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer to have a cocket seal made for Scarborough)
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9148862/

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