Monument record 4015/1 - Corby Fair (The Pole Fair)

{1} The market was confirmed to Henry de Braybrooke together with two fairs in 1226, but it is not mentioned in any of the later extents. Its absence from the 1330 Quo Warranto records suggest that, if it did ever function, then it did not survive the famines of the second decade of the 14th century and may even have been supplanted in the later 13th century by the new market foundation at Geddington.

{4} Corby medieval fair was granted in 2nd year of Henry II's reign. Fair held every 21 years and a toll is charged to enter the town, non payers put into the stocks. A charter of 1585 granted by Elizabeth for toll to be charged, named the Pole Fair.

<1> Taylor J.; Foard G.; Ballinger J., 2002, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Overview, Appendix 2 (checked) (Report). SNN103118.

<2> 1901, Journal of Northants Natural History Society & FC, p.227 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN34927.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP88NE7 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Markham C.A., 1886, Ancient Punishments in Northamptonshire, p.149-50 (unchecked) (Article). SNN10158.

Record last edited

Feb 4 2011 9:29AM