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unusual facts about licence to crenellate



Baynard Castle, Cottingham

In 1327 a second licence to crenellate was issued to Thomas Wake, but by the time of his death in 1349 the manor house was said to have fallen into decay.

Bronsil Castle

In 1449 and again in 1460 Richard Beauchamp, Treasurer to Henry VI, was given licence to crenellate his house on the site.


see also

Markenfield Hall

A licence to crenellate was issued for Markenfield in 1310, the same year that John was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer.