Compiled by Dr. Samantha Letters and hosted by the Institute for Historical Research (IHR), this site contains the first comprehensive national survey of markets and fairs in medieval England and Wales. At present, full information is available for eleven counties, with new additions planned throughout the year. The entries may be browsed by country or place name, and a glossary, list of abbreviations, and description of methodology and sources are provided. Users are encouraged to read the introduction and instructions on reading the entries before they begin, or else they might not be able to decipher the contents. This unique resource will undoubtedly be warmly welcomed by scholars of medieval history and literature.
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