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Monument record TR 15 NW 2283 - Medieval meat market, Butchery Lane
Summary
According to Somner, in c. 1400, possibly earlier, the medieval Meat market or 'Flesh Shambles' was held in Butchery Lane. Urry also notes that a 'Flesh Shambles' is mentioned in a document dated to the twelfth century as being located in the SW corner of the Buttermarket.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1499 5776 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
According to Somner, in c. 1400, possibly earlier, the medieval Meat market or 'Flesh Shambles' was held in Butchery Lane. Urry also notes that a 'Flesh Shambles' is mentioned in a document dated to the twelfth century as being located in the SW corner of the Buttermarket.
Somner, W., 1640, The Antiquities of Canterbury (Monograph). SKE30127.
Urry, W., 1967, Canterbury under the Angevin Kings (Monograph). SKE28529.
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Record last edited
Apr 4 2024 1:54PM