What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Near here stood the boundary stone of the cattle market. Formerly held at the widest part of Galgate. Recorded plaque organisation: Barnard Castle Town Council.
The cattle market in Barnard Castle was a significant economic hub for livestock trading in County Durham; its location near Galgate reflects the area's historical importance in agricultural commerce and rural economy.
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