Commemorative plaque 50859

This blue commemorative plaque records: WETHERBY MANOR From 1602 until 1824, when they sold the town, the Cavendish family, later Dukes of Devonshire, as Lords of the Manor had a court leet, which settled local affairs, appointed the constables, market inspectors, a bell man and pinder responsible for stray animals. The old court house was situated in these gardens. Recorded plaque organisation: Wetherby Civic Society.

Wetherby Manor served as the administrative center for the Cavendish family, who were Lords of the Manor from 1602 until 1824, overseeing local governance through a court leet that managed community affairs and appointed key officials.