Chesterfield Market

Chesterfield Market

Chesterfield Market is an open-air market in the town of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.[1] It consists of a large market square, with extensive stalls outside, selling fruit, flowers, clothing, hardware and groceries. The Market square stands between the streets of Low Pavement and High Street.[2]

The market is one of the largest open air markets in the country, and dates back to at least 1165.[3][4][5] The original market square stood further north, close to the Church of St Mary and All Saints.[5]

History

The market has been held in Chesterfield since at least 1165, and a market charter was granted to the town in 1204. The market moved to its current location in the early 13th century.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Chesterfield Open Air Market - Market in Chesterfield, Chesterfield - Visit Chesterfield". www.visitchesterfield.info. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Chesterfield Markets - Visit Peak District". 31 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Markets and Market Hall". www.chesterfield.gov.uk. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Revitalising Chesterfield Market". Destination Chesterfield. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b Trust, Webmaster, Derbyshire VCH (12 September 2021). "A brief history of Chesterfield's markets". Derbyshire Victoria County History. Retrieved 31 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Smith, Roly; Sykes, Janette (26 May 2009). The Best of Britain: The Peak District: Accessible, contemporary guides by local authors. Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 978-1-78059-033-2.

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