Monument record 7206/402 - Medieval and post-medieval fairs, Wellingborough
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Summary
Unlocated within medieval settlement
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The first rights to hold fairs at Wellingborough were granted to the Abbot of Crowland in 1447, on the feast of St Luke (18th October?) for 2 days and on the Wednesday on Easter week. These rights were confirmed in a charter of 1590 to Hatton By c.1720 there were three fairs, one having been added on the Wednesday in Whitsun week. In 1849 the fairs were held on Wednesday in Easter for horses and hogs; Whit Wednesday for horned cattle, horses and sheep; and for horned cattle, horses, sheep and for cheese on the 29th October. (1)
<1> Foard G, 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Wellingborough (Medieval + Post Medieval), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100339.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN100339 Digital archive: Foard G. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Wellingborough (Medieval + Post Medieval). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Wellingborough. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 30 2018 2:54PM
