| ARKHOLME 3589 4718. 1334 Subsidy £9.
The market and fair at Arkholme were sometimes said to be at Hornby,
Lancashire (q.v.). It is possible that in 1498 the market was at
Arkholme and the fair was at Hornby. The two settlements were only two miles
apart and belonged to the same lord (VCH Lancashire, viii, pp. 192
n.16, 194 n. 61, 204 n. 4). See also VCH Lancashire, viii, pp. 192,
204. |
|
M |
(Charter) Wed; gr 28 Dec 1279, by K Edw I to Geoffrey de Nevill.
To be held at the manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 221). In 1292,
Margareta, widow of Geoffrey de Nevill, was holding the market (QW,
p. 380). In 1345, Robert de Nevill of Hornby alleged that his ancient market
at Arkholme was being damaged by that at Lancaster, Lancashire (q.v.). This was nine miles away
(VCH Lancashire, viii, p. 43). |
|
F |
(Charter) vfm, Nativity of John the Baptist (24 Jun); gr 28 Dec 1279,
by K Edw I to Geoffrey de Nevill. To be held at the manor. The feast of
the fair was given as John the Baptist (CChR, 1257–1300, p.
221). In 1292, Margareta, widow of Geoffrey de Nevill, was holding the fair
by right of the charter; the feast was given as the Nativity of John the
Baptist (QW, p. 380). In 1345, Robert de Nevill of Hornby alleged
that his ancient fair at Arkholme was being damaged by that at Lancaster,
Lancashire (q.v.) (VCH Lancashire, viii, p. 43). |
| ASHTON UNDER LYNE 3941 3990. 1334 Subsidy
£45. According to a charter granted to Sir George Booth in 1608, a Mon market
and fairs on vfm Swithin (2 Jul) and vfm Martin (11 Nov) had been granted
to Sir John de Ashton on 13 Feb 14 Hen VI (1436); the correct date may be
13 Feb 14 Hen IV (1413) (VCH Lancashire iv, p. 344, n. 71). In 1422,
the tolls from the market and fairs amounted to 2m. (J. Harland ed.,
Three Lancashire Documents of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries,
The Chetham Society, lxxiv (1868), p. 102). Market town c.1600 (Everitt,
p. 468). Fair 1587, 2 Jul (Harrison, p. 394). See also VCH Lancashire,
iv, p. 344. |
|
M |
(Prescriptive) Mon; recorded 1413?, held by Sir John de Ashton (VCH
Lancashire iv, p. 344, n. 71). Market recorded in 1422; the day of the
market was not given (J. Harland ed., Three Lancashire Documents of the
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries, The Chetham Society, lxxiv (1868),
p. 102). In 1498, a Mon market was held by Sir Thomas de Ashton (VCH
Lancashire, iv, p. 344 n. 71). |
|
F |
(Prescriptive) 1–2 Jul, recorded 1413?, held by Sir Thomas de
Ashton (VCH Lancashire iv, p. 344, n. 71). In 1422, an unspecified
number of fairs were recorded; the feasts of the fairs were not given (J.
Harland ed., Three Lancashire Documents of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Centuries, The Chetham Society, lxxiv (1868), p. 102). In 1498, Sir
Thomas de Ashton was holding a fair on 1–2 Jul (VCH Lancashire,
iv, p. 344, n. 71). |
|
F |
(Prescriptive) f, Martin in the Winter (11 Nov); recorded 1498, held
by Sir Thomas de Ashton (VCH Lancashire, iv, p. 344 n. 71). |
| BOLTON 3718 4093. Borough 1253 (BF,
p. 131). 1334 Subsidy £18.75. Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468).
Fair 1587, 20 Jul (Harrison, p. 394). |
|
M |
(Charter) Mon; gr 14 Dec 1251, by K Hen III to William de Ferrers,
earl of Derby (CChR, 1226–57, p. 374). To be held at the manor. |
|
M |
(Prescriptive: borough) Fri; recorded 1498 (VCH Lancashire,
v, p. 249, n. 59). |
|
F |
(Charter) vfm, Margaret (20 Jul); gr 14 Dec 1251, by K Hen III to
William de Ferrers, earl of Derby. To be held at the manor (CChR,
1226–57, p. 374). A fair was recorded in 1295–6, the feast of
which was not given (Rev. P.A. Lyons ed., Two ‘compoti’ of
the Lancashire and Cheshire manors of Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln,
Chetham Society (1884) p. 15). |
| BURNLEY 3839 4327. 1334 Subsidy £19.50.
Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). |
|
M |
(Charter) Tues; gr 6 Jun 1294, by K Edw I to Henry de Lacy, earl
of Lincoln. To be held at the manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 436).
Market recorded in 1295–6 (Rev. P.A. Lyons ed., Two ‘compoti’
of the Lancashire and Cheshire manors of Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln,
Chetham Society (1884) p. 18). |
|
F |
(Charter) vfm, Peter and Paul (29 Jun); gr 6 Jun 1294, by K Edw I
to Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 436).
To be held at the manor. |
| CASTLETON 3884 4102. 1334 Subsidy £13.50. |
|
M |
(Prescriptive) Wed; recorded 26 Feb 1311, held by Henry de Lacy,
earl of Lincoln. The toll of the market was worth 20s. (W. Farrer
ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal Aids, ii, Lancashire
and Cheshire Record Society (1907), p. 15). |
|
F |
(Prescriptive) f, Simon and Jude (28 Oct); recorded 26 Feb 1311,
held by Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln. The toll of the fair was worth 10s.
(W. Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal Aids, ii,
Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society (1907), p. 15). |
| CHARNOCK RICHARD 3553 4158. 1334 Subsidy
£17.25. See also VCH Lancashire, vi, p. 205. |
|
M |
(Charter) Fri; gr 15 Sept 1284, by K Edw I to Henry de Lee. To be
held at the manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 278). In 1292, William
Lee, the son of the grantee successfully claimed the Fri market. A jury
stated that William Lee and Henry Lee, while he lived, had held the market
since the granting of the charter, according to the tenor of the charter
(QW, p. 369). |
|
F |
(Charter) vfm, Nicholas (6 Dec); gr 15 Sept 1284, by K Edw I to Henry
de Lee. To be held at the manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 278). In
1292, William Lee, son of the grantee, was holding a fair at Charnock Richard,
granted by K Edw I to Henry Lee, his father, by this charter. However, the
feast of the fair was stated to be vfm Botolph the A (17 Jun). A jury stated
that William Lee and Henry Lee, while he lived, had held the fair since
the granting of the charter, according to the tenor of the charter. It is
likely that a scribe made an error recording the feast of the fair in one
of these sources (QW, p. 369). |
| CHORLEY 3582 4175. Borough 1257 (BF,
p. 131). 1334 Subsidy £21.75. Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). |
|
M |
(Prescriptive: borough) Tues; recorded 1498, held by Lord Strange
and Joan his wife, Sir Edward Stanley and Sir Richard Shirebourne (VCH
Lancashire, vi, p. 143). |
|
F |
(Prescriptive) vfm, Lawrence (10 Aug); recorded 1498, held by Lord
Strange and Joan his wife, Sir Edward Stanley and Sir Richard Shirebourne
(VCH Lancashire, vi, p. 143). |
| CLITHEROE 3744 4422. Borough 1258 (BF,
p. 131). 1334 Subsidy £35.25. Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468).
Fair 1587, 22 Jul, 8 Dec (Harrison, pp. 394, 397). |
|
M |
(Prescriptive: borough) Sat; recorded 1292, mercatum, held
by Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln, who claimed that his ancestors had held
the market since the time of K Wil I (QW, p. 382). Market held by
Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln recorded in 1295–6 (Rev. P.A. Lyons
ed., Two ‘compoti’ of the Lancashire and Cheshire manors of
Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln, Chetham Society (1884) p. 13). |
|
F |
(Grant: other) fm, Mary Magdalen (22 Jul); feria gr 1202–3,
by K John to Roger de Lacy. Fair held by Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln,
in 1292 (QW, p. 382; later K John's grant was
assigned to 1205, see Thirty-First Annual Report of the Deputy Keeper
of the Public Records (London, 1870), p. 6). In 1295–6,
an unspecified number of fairs were being held by Henry de Lacy, earl of
Lincoln (Rev. P.A. Lyons ed., Two ‘compoti’ of the Lancashire
and Cheshire manors of Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln, Chetham Society
(1884) p. 13). |
| CROSTON 3486 4186.
Borough 1195 (Beresford, unpublished list). 1334 Subsidy £15. See
also VCH Lancashire, vi, p. 95. |
| M | (Charter) Wed; gr 15 Mar 1283, by K Edw I to
William de la Mare. To be held at the manor. On 1 Feb 1390, K
Edw I’s charter was confirmed by K Ric II to Thomas
Flemyng, kn, and Alice daughter of William de la Lee, kn, heirs
of William de la Mare (CPR, 1388–92, p. 184). On 28
Jun 1467, K Edw I’s charter was confirmed by K Edw IV to
Thomas Assheton and William Flemyng, heirs of Thomas Flemyng and
Alice, daughter of William de la Lee (CPR, 1466–77,
pp. 16–17). |
| F | (Charter) vfm, Wilfrid the confessor (12 Oct);
gr 15 Mar 1283, by K Edw I to William de la Mare. To be held at
the manor. On 1 Feb 1390, K Edw I’s charter was confirmed
by K Ric II to Thomas Flemyng, kn, and Alice daughter of William
de la Lee, kn, heirs of William de la Mare (CPR,
1388–92, p. 184). On 28 Jun 1467, K Edw I’s charter
was confirmed by K Edw IV to Thomas Assheton and William
Flemyng, heirs of Thomas Flemyng and Alice, daughter of William
de la Lee (CPR, 1466–77, pp.
16–17). |
| DALTON IN FURNESS 3232
4741. Borough 1239 (BF, p. 132). 1334 Subsidy £45. Market town
c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). See also VCH Lancashire,
viii, pp. 286, 314. |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) recorded 1292,
mercatum, held by A of Furneys. The A claimed the market
ab antiquo (QW, p. 371). The market was
allegedly being damaged by that at Ulverston,
Lancashire (q.v.) (VCH Lancashire, viii, p.
350). |
| F | (Charter) vfm, All Saints (1 Nov); gr 13 May
1239, by K Hen III to A and M of Furness (CChR,
1226–57, p. 243). |
| F | (Charter) vfm, Trans of Edward in the quinzaine
of Michaelmas (13 Oct); gr 20 Jul 1246, by K Hen III to abbey of
Furness and the A and M (CChR, 1226–57, p. 295). In
1292, the A of Furneys claimed the fair by the charter
(QW, p. 271). |
|
In 1292, the A of Furneys claimed unspecified fairs ab antiquo
(QW, p. 371). |
| FLOOKBURGH 3366 4760.
Borough 1509 (BF, p. 132). See also VCH Lancashire, viii, p.
257. |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) Thurs; recorded by 1199,
mercatum, held by William Marshall. In 1292, the P of
Cartmel stated that in the time of K Ric I, William Marshall
held a Thurs market, which he granted to the ch of the Blessed
Mary and the P of Cartmel. The P continued to hold the market in
1292 (QW, pp. 377–8). It is not clear where in the
parish the market was held. There is no further evidence for the
market (VCH Lancashire, viii, p. 257). |
| M | (Grant: other) Tues; gr 1412, by K Hen IV to
Thomas of Lancaster, duke of Clarence. This charter is known
from its confirmation in 1663. There is no further evidence for
the market (VCH Lancashire, viii, p. 275). |
| F | (Grant: other) Midsummer (24 Jun); gr 1412, by K
Hen IV to Thomas of Lancaster, duke of Clarence. Fair to be held
on 23–25 Jun. This charter is known from its confirmation
in 1663. There is no further evidence for the fair (VCH
Lancashire, viii, p. 275). |
| F | (Grant: other) Michaelmas (29 Sept); gr 1412, by
K Hen IV to Thomas of Lancaster, duke of Clarence. Fair to be
held on 28–30 Sept. This charter is known from its
confirmation in 1663. There is no further evidence for the fair
(VCH Lancashire, viii, p. 275). |
| GARSTANG 3491 4450. 1334 Subsidy £100.
Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). Apparently
no longer a market town by 1539x45 (Lee, 'John Leland's Itinerary',
p. 24). |
| M |
(Charter) Thurs; gr 18 Jul 1310, by K Edw II to A and C of St Mary’s,
Kokirsond [Cockersand abbey] (CChR, 1300–26, p. 138). To be
held at the manor. |
| F | (Charter) vf, Peter and Paul (29 Jun); gr 18 Jul
1310, by K Edw II to A and C of St Mary’s, Kokirsond
[Cockersand abbey] (CChR, 1300–26, p. 138). To be
held at the manor. |
| HARDHORN 3352 4373.
1334 Subsidy £23.50. |
| M | (Charter) Thurs; gr 10 Jul 1348, by K Edw III to
A and C of Whalleye (CChR, 1341–1417, p. 96). To be
held at the town. |
| M | (Charter) Mon; gr 10 Jul 1349, by K Edw III to A
and C of Whalley. To be held on the town (CChR,
1341–1417, p. 109). It is possible that this market was
intended to supersede that on Thurs. |
| F | (Charter) vfm, Denis (9 Oct); gr 10 Jul 1348, by
K Edw III to A and C of Whalleye. To be held at the town
(CChR, 1341–1417, p. 96). Fair granted again by K
Edw III to the A and C of Whalley on 10 Jul 1349 (CChR,
1341–1417, p. 109). |
| HORNBY 3585 4686.
Borough 1285 (BF, p. 132). 1334 Subsidy £5. The market and fair at Arkholme, Lancashire (q.v.) were sometimes said
to be at Hornby. It is possible that in 1498 the market was at
Arkholme and the fair was at Hornby. The two settlements were only
two miles apart and belonged to the same lord (VCH Lancashire,
viii, pp. 192, n.16, 194, n. 61). Market town c.1600 (Everitt,
p. 468). See also VCH Lancashire, viii, p. 192. |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) No further information
for the market. |
| F | (Prescriptive) vfm, Margaret the virgin (20
Jul); feria recorded 1292, held by Margareta, widow of
Geoffrey de Nevill (QW, p. 381). St Margaret’s fair
was recorded in 1625 (VCH Lancashire, viii, p.
195). |
| KIRKHAM 3425 4321.
Borough 1296 (BF, p. 132). 1334 Subsidy £17.25. Roman fort. Market
town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). |
| M | (Charter) Thurs; gr 21 Jan 1287, by K Edw I to A
and C of Vale Royal. To be held at the manor (CPR,
1399–1401, p. 508). In 1292, the A de Valle Regali was
holding the market (QW, p. 383). On 2 Jul 1401, K Hen IV
confirmed the charter of K Edw I to the A and C of Vale Royal
(CPR, 1399–1401, p. 508). |
| F | (Charter) vfm+2, Midsummer (24 Jun); gr 21 Jan
1287, by K Edw III to A and C of Vale Royal. To be held at the
manor (CPR, 1399–1401, p. 508). In 1292, the A de
Valle Regali was holding the fair; the feast was given as vfm+2
Nativity of John the Baptist (24 Jun) (QW, p. 383). On 2
Jul 1401, K Hen IV confirmed the charter of K Edw I to the A and
C of Vale Royal (CPR, 1399–1401, p.
508). |
| LANCASTER 3478 4619.
Borough 1193. 1334 Subsidy £40. Roman fort; probably an early
medieval monastic site. In 1193, Count John of Mortain granted his
burgesses of Lancaster the liberties of Bristol and as K John in 1199
substituted those of Northampton (QW, p. 384; BF, p. 132).
These charters do not specify markets or fairs. Market town
c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). Fair 1587, 24 Jun; 29 Sept
(Harrison, pp. 394, 396). See also VCH Lancashire, viii, p.
42. |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) Sat; recorded 1292, held
by burgesses of Lancaster, who claimed the right to a Sat market
by the charter of 1193, which granted them the liberties of
Bristol. The charter was superseded by a subsequent grant made
by John, once he was king, of the liberties of Northampton. The
king’s attourney stated that they were holding their market
on a different day than that at Northampton and therefore the
market was taken into the king’s hands. The market and fair
were valued at 16½m. (QW, p. 384). On 9 Feb 1302,
K Edw I restored the market to the burgesses (CCR,
1296–1302, p. 514). On 20 Mar 1337, it was said that the
burgesses and their ancestors had had a Sat market at the town
from time immemorial. K Edw III granted them the Sat market
(CChR, 1327–41, p. 403). |
| M | (Charter) Wed; gr 20 Mar 1337, by K Edw III to
burgesses of Lancaster (CChR, 1327–41, p. 403). In
1345, it was alleged that the market was damaging that at Arkholme, Lancashire (q.v.) (VCH
Lancashire, viii, p. 43). |
| F | (Prescriptive) v+10, Michael (29 Sept); recorded
1292, held by burgesses of Lancaster, who claimed the right to a
fair by the charter of 1193, which granted them the liberties of
Bristol. The charter was superseded by a subsequent grant made
by John, once he was king, of the liberties of Northampton. The
king’s attourney stated that they were holding their fair
on a different feast than that at Northampton (which was on the
vfm All Saints, that is, 1 Nov) and therefore the fair was taken
into the king’s hands. The market and fair were valued at
16½m. (QW, p. 384). On 9 Feb 1298, K Edw I
restored the fair to the burgesses (CCR, 1296–1302,
p. 514). On 20 Mar 1337, it was said that the burgesses and
their ancestors had had a fair on v+15 Michael at the town from
time immemorial. K Edw III granted them the fair (CChR,
1327–41, p. 403). |
| F | (Charter) vfm, Nativity of John the Baptist (24
Jun); gr 20 Mar 1337, by K Edw III to burgesses of Lancaster
(CChR, 1327–41, p. 403). In 1345, it was alleged
that the fair was damaging that at Arkholme,
Lancashire (q.v.) (VCH Lancashire, viii, p.
43). |
| LAYTON 3325 4365. 1334
Subsidy £23.75. |
| M | (Prescriptive) Wed; recorded ante 26 Oct
1257, held by Robert le Botyller. On 26 Oct 1257, K Hen III
granted Robert le Botyller a Wed market, to be held at the manor
(CChR, 1226–57, p. 476). In 1292, William le
Botiller de Weryngton was holding the market (QW, p.
386). |
| F | (Prescriptive) vfm, Andrew (30 Nov); recorded
ante 26 Oct 1257, held by Robert le Botyller. On 26 Oct
1257, K Hen III granted Robert le Botyller a fair on vfm Andrew,
to be held at the manor (CChR, 1226–57, p. 476). In
1292, William le Botiller de Weryngton was holding the fair
(QW, p. 386). |
|
In 1292, the Crown alleged that William le Botiller held the market
and fair before the charters of K Hen III and K Edw I. A jury
confirmed that William and his ancestors had held a market and fair
before the granting of the charter, from time immemorial. They stated
that since the granting of the charter to William, he had held the
market and fair according to the tenor of the charter (QW, p.
386). The market and fair mentioned may have been those at Layton, or at
Warrington, Lancashire (q.v.) or the statement of
the jury may relate to both places. |
| LIVERPOOL 3340 3905.
Borough 1207 (BF, p. 133). 1334 Subsidy £30. The foundation of the
town in 1207 involved the movement of people from nearby West Derby, Lancashire (q.v.) (Beresford, p.
461). Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). Fair 1587, 25 Jul
(Harrison, p. 395). |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) recorded 28 May 1298,
forum, held by Edmund, the king’s brother, lately
deceased. The tolls of the market were also held by Edmund
(CIPM, iii, no. 423). On 18 Mar 1327, the toll of the Sat
market was stated to be £10; this was held by Thomas, earl of
Lancaster, lately deceased (W. Farrer ed., Lancashire
Inquests, Extents and Feudal Aids, ii, The Lancashire and
Cheshire Record Society (1907), pp. 224–5). Market noted on
12 Jun 1346, held by the duke of Lancaster (W. Farrer ed.,
Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal Aids, iii, The
Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society (1915), p. 68). Sat
market noted 20 Aug 1498, held by the mayor, bailiffs and the
community of the borough of Liverpool (R. Muir and E.M. Platt,
The History of Municipal Government in Liverpool
(Liverpool, 1906), p. 401). |
| F | (Prescriptive) nundine recorded 28 May
1298, held by Edmund, the king’s brother, lately deceased.
£10 from the fair was also held by Edmund (CIPM, iii, no.
423). On 18 Mar 1327, the toll of the fair held for three days
on the feast of Martinmas (11 Nov) was stated to be 13s.
4d.; this was held by Thomas, earl of Lancaster, lately
deceased (W. Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and
Feudal Aids, ii, The Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society
(1907), pp. 224–5). On 12 Jun 1346, a three day fair on f
Martin was held by the duke of Lancaster (W. Farrer ed.,
Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal Aids, iii, The
Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society (1915), p. 68). |
| F | (Prescriptive) recorded 20 Aug 1498, held by
mayor, bailiffs and community of the borough of Liverpool, who
were stated to hold a fair twice a year; no further details of
these fairs were given (R. Muir and E.M. Platt, The History
of Municipal Government in Liverpool (Liverpool, 1906), p.
401). |
|
On 12 Jun 1346, the toll of the market and fair was £6 13s.
4d. (W. Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal
Aids, iii, The Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society (1915), p.
68). |
| MANCHESTER 3837 3987.
Borough 1301 (BF, p. 133). 1334 Subsidy £50.25. Roman fort and civil
settlement. Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) recorded 12 Mar 1282,
held by Robert Grelley (W. Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests,
Extents and Feudal Aids, i, Lancashire and Cheshire Record
Society (1903), p. 245). |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) Sat; recorded 1322 (W.
Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal Aids,
ii, Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society (1907), p. 64). This could have
been the same market as that recorded in 1282.
|
| F | (Charter) vfm, Matthew (21 Sept); gr 19 Aug
1227, by K Hen III to Robert Greslay (CChR, 1226–57,
p. 56). Order to sh of Lancashire to publicise the fair
throughout the baliwick and to cause it to be held, 18 Aug 1227
(RLC, ii, p. 197) On 12 Mar 1282, a fair was recorded,
the feast of which was not given (W. Farrer ed., Lancashire
Inquests, Extents and Feudal Aids, i, Lancashire and
Cheshire Record Society (1903), p. 245). Fair on vfm Matthew the apostle
noted in 1322 (W.
Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal Aids,
ii, Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society (1907), p. 64). |
|
On 12 Mar 1282, the toll of the market and fair was £6 13s.
4d. (W. Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal
Aids, i, Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society (1903), p. 245).
In 1322, the toll of the market and fair was £6 13s.
8d. (W. Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal
Aids, ii, Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society (1907), p.
64). |
| NETHERTON 3736
4321. In Great Harwood, which contained an
'Over Town' and a 'Nether Town'; the former apparently included the church
(E. Baines, The History of the County Palatine and Duchy of Lancaster,
ed. J. Croston, 5 vols. (Manchester and London, 1888–93), IV, pp. 49–50;
VCH Lancashire VI, p. 340). |
| M |
(Charter) Thurs; gr 26 Jun 1338, by K Edw III to Adam Nowel (CChR,
1327–41, p. 448). To be held at the manor of Netherton
in Great Harwood. The market at Great Harwood is now held on Fridays (VCH
Lancashire VI, pp. 338–9; http://www.great-harwood.org.uk/charter+market.htm). |
| F |
(Charter) f, Lawrence (10 Aug); gr 26 Jun 1338, by K Edw III to Adam
Nowel (CChR, 1327–41, p. 448). To be held at the manor. An
August fair was held at Great Harwood into the 20th century (VCH Lancashire
VI, pp. 338–9; http://www.great-harwood.org.uk/greatharwoodcharter-fair.htm). |
| NEWTON LE WILLOWS 3581
3956. 1334 Subsidy £28.50. In Winwick parish, West Derby hundred.
Also known as Newton in Makerfield (E. Ekwall, The Place-Names of
Lancashire (Manchester, 1922) p. 98). Fair 1587, 7 May; 1 Aug
(Harrison, pp. 393, 395). |
| M | (Charter) Tues; gr 4 Dec 1257, by K Hen III to
Robert Banastre (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 1). To be held
at the manor. |
| M | (Charter) Sat; gr 14 Feb 1301, by K Edw I to
John de Langeton (CChR, 1300–26, p. 2). To be held
at the manor. |
| F | (Charter) vfm, German the bp (not known); gr 4
Dec 1257, by K Hen III to Robert Banastre. To be held at the
manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 1). On 14 Feb 1301, K Edw
I granted a fair to John de Langeton on vfm German the confessor
(CChR, 1300–26, p. 2). The identity of German the bp
is not clear. The feast of German, bp of Auxerre, was celebrated
on 31 Jul; whilst that of Germanus of Man was celebrated in
Wales on 31 Jul or 1 Oct. If the 1257 and 1301 grants were
associated with either of these saints, this might explain the
fair recorded by Harrison on 1 Aug. However, the feast of
German, bp of Capua was celebrated on 30 Oct, that of German, bp
of Paris on 21 or 28 May and that of Bps Remigius, German,
Vedastus and Bavo was celebrated on 1 Oct (D.H. Farmer, The
Oxford Dictionary of Saints (Oxford, 1979), p. 169; N.
Orme, The Saints of Cornwall (Oxford, 2000), p. 128; C.R.
Cheney ed., Handbook of Dates for Students of English
History (London, 1991). |
| F | (Charter) vfm, John before the Latin Gate (6
May); gr 14 Feb 1301, by K Edw I to John de Langeton
(CChR, 1300–26, p. 2). To be held at the
manor. |
| NORTH MEOLS 3365 4183.
1334 Subsidy £20. |
| M | (Grant: other) Wed; mercatum, gr 15 Dec
1219, by K Hen III to Robert de Codray. Robert gave a palfrey
for the market and fair (C 60/12 m.8). 1219, Nova Oblata:
Robert de Coldrai owed one palfrey for the market and the fair.
To be held at the manor (PR, 3 Hen III, p. 155). On 28
Jun 1224, it was stated that although Robert de Coudray had made
a fine of a palfrey to have a market, he did not have it, as it
would have been detrimental to neighboring markets. William
Russell, nephew and heir of Robert, who now held the manor, was
not to be distrained for the fine (RLC, i, p.
608). |
| F | (Grant: other) vf, Cuthbert (20 Mar);
feria gr 15 Dec 1219, by K Hen III to Robert de Codray.
Robert gave a palfrey for the fair and market (C 60/12 m.8).
Nova Oblata: he owed one palfrey for the fair and the
market. To be held at the manor (PR, 3 Hen III, p.
155). |
| ORMSKIRK 3417 4082.
Borough c.1286 (BF, p. 133). Burscough priory granted the
borough to its burgesses in about 1286, the year in which it acquired
the market and fair. Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468).
Fair 1587, Tues in Whit week (Harrison, p. 394). See also VCH
Lancashire, iii, p. 262. |
| M | (Charter) Thurs; gr 27 Apr 1286, by K Edw I to P
and C of Burscho [Burscough priory]. To be held at the manor
(CChR, 1257–1300, p. 330). In 1292, the P of Burskeu
successfully claimed the market, which a jury stated that he and
his predecessors had held since the granting of the charter
(QW, p. 370). |
| F | (Charter) vf+2, Decollation of John the Baptist
(29 Aug); gr 27 Apr 1286, by K Edw I to P and C of Burscho. To
be held at the manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 330). In
1292, the P of Burskeu successfully claimed the fair on vfm+2
Decollation of John the Baptist, which a jury stated that he and
his predecessors had held since the granting of the charter
(QW, p. 370). |
| F | (Charter) Tues in Whit week (Easter dep); gr
1461, by K Edw IV to P and C of Burscho (VCH Lancashire,
iii, p. 262). |
| PRESCOT 3464 3926.
Borough (Beresford, unpublished list). Market town c.1600
(Everitt, p. 468). Fair 1587, Thurs after Trinity Sunday [i.e.
Corpus Christi] (Harrison, p. 394). |
| M | (Charter) Mon; gr 30 Jan 1333, by K Edw III to
William de Dacre parson, of the ch of Prestescote (CChR,
1327–41, p. 292). To be held at the manor. |
| M | (Charter) Fri; gr 22 Oct 1458, by K Hen VI to
provost and scholars of the king’s college of SS Mary and
Nicholas, Cambridge, impropriators of the parish ch of Prescot
(CChR, 1427–1516, p. 130). |
| F | (Charter) vfm, Corpus Christi (Easter dep); gr
30 Jan 1333, by K Edw III to William de Dacre, parson of the ch
of Prestescote (CChR, 1327–41, p. 292). To be held
at the manor. |
| PRESTON 3538 4297.
Borough 1179 (BF, p. 133). 1334 Subsidy £35. Market town
c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). Fair 1587, 23 Oct (Harrison, p.
396). See also VCH Lancashire, vii, pp. 92–5. |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) Wed; recorded 1292,
mercatum, held by burgesses of Preston. It was
stated that the market was supposed to be held on Sat
(QW, p. 385). On 27 Nov 1328, K Edw III granted the
burgesses of Preston a Wed market, to be held at the town
(CChR, 1327–41, pp. 98–9). In 1685, both Wed
and Sat markets were granted (VCH Lancashire, vii, p.
95). |
| F | (Charter) Assumption of Mary (15 Aug); gr
1154x89, by K Hen II to burgesses of Preston. On 10 Oct 1199,
the charter of K Hen II was confirmed by K John to the burgesses
of Preston (RCh, p. 26b). In 1292, the burgesses were
holding the fair (QW, p. 385). |
| F | (Charter) vf+3, Simon and Jude (28 Oct); gr 27
Nov 1328, by K Edw III to burgesses of Preston (CChR,
1327–41, pp. 98–9). To be held at the
town. |
| ROCHDALE 3895 4134.
Borough (Beresford, unpublished list). Market town c.1600
(Everitt, p. 468). Fair 1587, 23 Oct (Harrison, p. 396). |
| M | (Charter) Wed; gr 28 Jun 1251, by K Hen III to
Edmund de Lacy, king’s yeoman. The market was to be held at
the manor, which Margaret, countess of Lincoln, held of Edmund
de Lacy in dower (CChR, 1226–57, p. 362). Henry de
Lacy, earl of Lincoln, was holding the market in 1292
(QW, p. 382). Market held by Henry de Lacy, earl of
Lincoln recorded in 1295–6 (Rev. P.A. Lyons ed., Two
‘compoti’ of the Lancashire and Cheshire manors of
Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln, Chetham Society (1884) p.
6). |
| F | (Charter) vfm, Simon and Jude (28 Oct); gr 28
Jun 1251, by K Hen III to Edmund de Lacy, king’s yeoman.
The fair was to be held at the manor, which Margaret, countess
of Lincoln, held of Edmund de Lacy in dower (CChR,
1226–57, p. 362). In 1295–6, an unspecified number of
fairs were held by Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln (Rev. P.A.
Lyons ed., Two ‘compoti' of the Lancashire and Cheshire
manors of Henry de Lacy, earl of Lincoln, Chetham Society
(1884) p. 6). |
| SALFORD 3827 3986.
Borough 1231 (G. Barraclough ed., The Charters of the Anglo-Norman
Earls of Chester, c.1071–1237, Record Society of Lancashire
and Cheshire 126 (Gloucester, 1988) no. 435). 1334 Subsidy £19.50.
Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). Fair 1587, Mon in Whit
week; 6 Nov (Harrison, pp. 394, 396). |
| M | (Letter Close) Wed; mercatum, gr 4 Jun
1228, by K Hen III (CR, 1227–31, p. 54). To be held
at the manor. Mandate to the sh of Lancashire to proclaim the
market throughout his bailiwick and cause it to be
held. |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) Mon; recorded 7 Jul 1346
(W. Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and Feudal
Aids, iii, Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society (1915), p.
95). |
| F | (Letter Close) vfm, Nativity of Mary (8 Sept);
feria gr 4 Jun 1228, by K Hen III (CR,
1227–31, p. 54). To be held at the manor. Mandate to the sh
of Lancashire to proclaim the fair throughout his bailiwick and
cause it to be held. |
| F | (Prescriptive) f+1, Leonard (6 Nov); recorded 7
Jul 1346 (W. Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests, Extents and
Feudal Aids, iii, Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society
(1915), p. 95). |
| F | (Prescriptive) Mon in Whit week+1 (Easter dep);
recorded 7 Jul 1346 (W. Farrer ed., Lancashire Inquests,
Extents and Feudal Aids, iii, Lancashire and Cheshire Record
Society (1915), p. 95). |
| STAINTON 3250 4725.
Stainton was in Lancashire until 1974, when it was transferred to
Cumbria (Guide, ii, p. 207). |
| M | (Prescriptive) recorded 1292, mercatum,
held by John son of John Byrun and Ales his wife (QW, p.
373). |
| F | (Prescriptive) feria recorded 1292, held
by John son of John Byrun and Ales his wife (QW, p. 373). |
|
As John and Ales were under age, the legal case was adjourned. Ales
had inherited the manor from Robert Banastr, her grandfather. |
| ULVERSTON 3286 4785.
Borough c.1200 (BF, p. 134). 1334 Subsidy £80. Market town
c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). See also VCH Lancashire,
viii, p. 350. |
| M | (Charter) Thurs; gr 11 Sept 1280, by K Edw I to
Roger de Lancastria. To be held at the manor (CChR,
1257–1300, p. 231). The A of Furness alleged that the
market was detrimental to his market at Dalton, Lancashire (q.v.) (VCH
Lancashire, viii, p. 350). In 1292, John de Lancastr, son of
the grantee, was holding the market (QW, p. 373). On 3
Jul 1387, K Edw I’s charter was confirmed by K Ric II to
Robert de Haryngton, kn, now tenant of the manor (CPR,
1385–9, p. 330). |
| F | (Charter) vfm, Nativity of Mary (8 Sept); gr 11
Sept 1280, by K Edw I to Roger de Lancastria. To be held at the
manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 231). In 1292, John de
Lancastr, son of the grantee, was holding the fair (QW,
p. 373). On 3 Jul 1387, K Edw I’s charter was confirmed by
K Ric II to Robert de Haryngton, kn, now tenant of the manor
(CPR, 1385–9, p. 330). |
|
An enquiry was held into the market and fair in 1498 and 1500 (VCH
Lancashire, viii, p. 351 n. 42). |
| WALTON LE DALE 3562
4279. 1334 Subsidy £40.50. Roman settlement. Market town
c.1600 (Everitt, p. 468). |
| M | (Letter Close) Tues; mercatum, gr 2 Jul
1221, by K Hen III to Ph[ilip] de Orrebi (RLC, i, p.
463b). To be held at the manor until the king came of age.
Notice to the sh of Lancashire. |
| M | (Charter) Thurs; gr 14 Feb 1301, by K Edw I to
John de Langeton (CChR, 1300–26, p. 2). To be held
at the manor. |
| F | (Letter Close) vf, Peter ad Vincula (1 Aug);
feria gr 2 Jul 1221, by K Hen III to Ph[ilip] de Orrebi
(RLC, i, p. 463b). To be held at the manor until the king
came of age. Notice to the sh of Lancashire. |
| F | (Charter) vfm, Luke the Evangelist (18 Oct); gr
14 Feb 1301, by K Edw I to John de Langeton (CChR,
1300–26, p. 2). To be held at the
manor. |
| WARRINGTON 3605 3881.
Borough 1292 (BF, p. 134). 1334 Subsidy £45. In 1292, William le
Botiler granted his free tenants of Warrington privileges which they
later claimed amounted to borough status. The privileges included
freedom from toll in the fairs and markets of Warrington. In 1300,
the ‘community’ of Warrington renounced the borough court,
but the place continued to have borough characteristics (A. Ballard
and J. Tait eds, British Borough Charters, 1216–1307
(Cambridge, 1923) nos 182, 383–5). Market town c.1600
(Everitt, p. 468). Fair 1587, 27 Jul, 30 Nov (Harrison, pp. 395,
397). |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) Fri; recorded ante 7 Nov
1277, held by William le Botiler of Werington. On 7 Nov 1277, K
Edw I granted William le Botiler of Werington a Fri market, to
be held at the manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 205). In
1292, William was holding the market; he showed the 1277 charter
which granted it to him. It was stated that he and his ancestors
had held the market from time out of mind, before the granting
of the charter (QW, p. 386). |
| M | (Prescriptive: borough) Wed; recorded ante 20 May
1285, held by William le Botiler of Werington. On 20 May 1285, K
Edw I granted William le Botiler of Werington a Wed market, to
be held at the manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 326). In
1292, William was holding the market; he showed the 1285 charter
which granted it to him. It was stated that he and his ancestors
had held the market from time out of mind, before the granting
of the charter (QW, p. 386). |
| F | (Prescriptive) Trans of Thomas the Martyr (7
Jul); recorded ante 20 Oct 1255. On 20 Oct 1255, K Hen
III granted William le Botyller a fair on vfm Trans of Thomas
the martyr, to be held at the manor (CChR, 1226–57,
p. 451). On 20 May 1285, K Edw I granted William le Botiler of
Werington the fair on vfm+6 Trans of Thomas the martyr, to be
held at the manor (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 326). In
1292, William was holding the fair; he showed the 1285 charter
which granted it to him. It was stated that he and his ancestors
had held the fair from time out of mind, before the granting of
the charter (QW, p. 386). |
| F | (Prescriptive) vfm+5, Andrew (30 Nov); recorded
ante 7 Nov 1277, held by William le Botiler of Werington.
On 7 Nov 1277, K Edw I granted William le Botiler of Werington
the fair, to be held at the manor (CChR, 1257–1300,
p. 205). In 1292, William was holding the fair; he showed the
1277 charter which granted it to him. It was stated that he and
his ancestors had held the fair from time out of mind, before
the granting of the charter (QW, p. 386). |
|
In 1292, the Crown alleged that William le Botiller held the market
and fairs before the charters of K Hen III and K Edw I. A jury
confirmed that William and his ancestors had held a market and fairs
before the granting of the charter, from time immemorial. They stated
that since the granting of the charter to William, he had held the
market and fairs according to the tenor of the charter (QW, p.
386). The market and fairs mentioned may have been those at
Warrington, or at Layton, Lancashire (q.v.) or
the statement of the jury may relate to both places. |
| WIGAN 3686 4325.
Borough 26 Aug 1246 (CChR, 1300–26, p. 237; BF, p.
135). 1334 Subsidy £9. Market town c.1600 (Everitt, p.
468). Fair 1587, Ascension day; 17 Oct (Harrison, pp. 393,
396). |
| M | (Charter) Mon;
gr 6 May 1245, by K Hen III to John Maunsel, parson of the ch
of Wigan. To be held at the manor (CChR, 1226–57,
p. 284). On 20 Apr 1258, K Hen III granted the market again to
John Maunsel (CChR, 1257–1300, p. 6). In 1292,
Master Adam de Walton, parson of Wigan, was holding the
market, by reason of the charter of K Hen III (QW, p.
371). |
| F | (Charter) vfm,
All Saints (1 Nov); gr 6 May 1245, by K Hen III to John
Maunsel, parson of the ch of Wigan. To be held at the manor
(CChR, 1226–57, p. 284). On 20 Apr 1258, K Hen III
granted the fair again to John Maunsel (CChR,
1257–1300, p. 6). In 1292, Master Adam de Walton, parson
of Wigan, was holding the fair, by reason of the charter of K
Hen III (QW, p. 371). On 7 Jun 1314, K Edw II granted
Robert de Cliderhou, king’s clerk, parson of the ch of
Wigan, a fair on vfm Wilfrid the bp (12 Oct) in lieu
(CChR, 1300–26, p. 237). On 18 Oct 1329, K Edw III
granted Robert de Clyderhou, parson of the ch of Wigan, a fair
held on vfm All Saints (1 Nov) in lieu (CChR,
1327–41, p. 135). |
| F | (Charter) vfm,
Ascension (Easter dep); gr 20 Apr 1258, by K Hen III to John
Maunsel, parson of the ch of Wigan (CChR,
1257–1300, p. 6). In 1292, Master Adam de Walton, parson
of Wigan, was holding the fair, by reason of the charter of K
Hen III. The feast of the fair was stated to be the Ascension
of the Lord (QW, p. 371). |