Chesterfield Market
Chesterfield Market is an open-air market in the town of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. 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.
The market is one of the largest open air markets in the country, and dates back to at least 1165. The original market square stood further north, close to the Church of St Mary and All Saints.
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.
See also
References
- ^ "Chesterfield Open Air Market - Market in Chesterfield, Chesterfield - Visit Chesterfield". www.visitchesterfield.info. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Chesterfield Markets - Visit Peak District". 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Markets and Market Hall". www.chesterfield.gov.uk. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Revitalising Chesterfield Market". Destination Chesterfield. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ 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) - ^ 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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