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Monument record MDR13018 - King Street market (site of), Bakewell

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King Street was formerly a market for lead and corn, although by 1774 it was restricted to butter and eggs. A corn market was re-established toll-free in 1796. (1) The area is marked as 'Corn Market' on a map of 1799. (2)

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  • <1> Article in serial: Watson, W. 1889. 'Observations on Bakewell: beginning on the 31st of May, 1774', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 40, pp 157-173. p 160.
  • <2> Map: 1799. Town of Bakewell, with holdings and tenants listed.

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Grid reference SK 2171 6844 (point)
Civil Parish BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Nov 13 2017 12:38PM

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