Chesterfield Market Explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chesterfield Open Air Market - Market in Chesterfield, Chesterfield - Visit Chesterfield . 2024-03-31 . www.visitchesterfield.info.
  2. Web site: March 31, 2024 . Chesterfield Markets - Visit Peak District .
  3. Web site: 2024-02-13 . Markets and Market Hall . 2024-03-31 . www.chesterfield.gov.uk . en.
  4. Web site: Revitalising Chesterfield Market . 2024-03-31 . Destination Chesterfield . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Trust . Webmaster, Derbyshire VCH . 2021-09-12 . A brief history of Chesterfield's markets . 2024-03-31 . Derbyshire Victoria County History . en-GB.
  6. Book: Smith . Roly . The Best of Britain: The Peak District: Accessible, contemporary guides by local authors . Sykes . Janette . 2009-05-26 . Hodder & Stoughton . 978-1-78059-033-2 . en.

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