Monument record TR 15 NW 2275 - Medieval Fish Market, West of High Street, St. Margaret's Street

Summary

In or rather, west of the High street, beside St. Mary Bredman's Church was anciently kept a fish market. This market perhaps originating during the late Saxon period, is mentioned in a deed of Christchurch dated 1187, where the Parish of St. Mary's is called the Church of the Fishmongers.

Location

Grid reference TR 1491 5777 (point)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Hasted, E, 1799, The History of the Ancient and Metropolitical City of Canterbury. Vol 1. Canterbury (Article in monograph). SKE29735.

Brent, J., 1879, Canterbury in Olden Time. (Article in monograph). SKE29965.

Urry, W., 1967, Canterbury under the Angevin Kings (Monograph). SKE28529.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Monograph: Urry, W.. 1967. Canterbury under the Angevin Kings.
  • --- Article in monograph: Hasted, E. 1799. The History of the Ancient and Metropolitical City of Canterbury. Vol 1. Canterbury.
  • --- Article in monograph: Brent, J.. 1879. Canterbury in Olden Time..

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 12 2015 11:25AM