Monument record 0984400000 - Denham medieval market and fair
Summary
Documentary evidence of a medieval market and fair at Denham.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (2)
- MARKET (13th Century - 1200 AD to 1299 AD)
- FAIR (13th Century - 1200 AD to 1299 AD)
Description
There is evidence for one medieval market at Denham. The market was granted by charter and was to be held on a Monday. The charter was dated 16th March 1227, and was granted by King Henry III to Henry de Capella. There was also a letter to the sheriff of Buckhinghamshire regarding the market dated 10th April 1227. there is also evidence for one medieval fair at Denham, to be held on the vigil, feast and morrow of the Nativity of Mary, which fell on the 8th September. This fair was granted in the same charter as the market, and was also mentioned in the letter to the sheriff of Buckingham (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC23366 Unpublished document: 2002. Gazeteer of Markets and Fairs in England and Wales to 1516.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 04054 87084 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DENHAM, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Oct 2 2024 7:27PM
