Market Cross Bell, Skipton plaque

This commemorative plaque records: The Market Cross Bell (circa George III) was originally hung on the Market Cross in the High Street and used to announce the opening and closing of trading at the cattle market

The Market Cross Bell, dating from the reign of George III, served as a vital communication tool in Skipton, signaling the start and end of the town's cattle market, thus playing a crucial role in local economic activities.