Charles II, Elizabeth I, and Edward II stone plaque

This stone commemorative plaque records: Villa de Garstang 1680 In 1314 a weekly market was granted to Garstang by Edward II, renewed by Elizabeth I in 1597. The Town's Charter was granted by Charles II in 1680 Recorded plaque organisation: Wyre Borough Council.

Edward II, a monarch of England from 1307 to 1327, is remembered for his administrative reforms and granting of market privileges like that in Garstang; Elizabeth I, reigning from 1558 to 1603, was a significant figure during the English Renaissance, renewing such grants as seen in Garstang's market privilege; Charles II, who ruled from 1660 to 1685, is noted for restoring monarchical rule and granting charters including that of Garstang in 1680.