What is recorded here
This white commemorative plaque records: To commemorate the 700th anniversary of the granting of the market charter 10th October 1283 Recorded plaque organisation: Alford Town Council.
The market charter granted to Alford in 1283 by King Edward I established a regular marketplace, fostering economic growth and community development in the town. This charter is historically significant as it reflects the medieval practice of monarchs granting towns rights to hold markets, which were crucial for local commerce and the urban economy.
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