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In 1327, Willielmus, episcopus Norwich was possibly granted, by Edward III, (In year 1 of his reign) a Royal licence to crenellate palatium (Norwich Bishops Palace)

The wording of this licence is;

"palatium (atque omnia mansa maneriorum episcopatus sui)"

There is insufficient evidence to be certain about this possible licence to crenellate.


In Parker list as a licence by Privy Seal not on the patent roll, but I can't find where it is enrolled. (and since Coulson gives no reference other than Parker, I presume he can't either.)


Significant later source are;


More details about licences to crenellate can be found here.

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