The Ancient Court of Pie Poudre

The Ancient Court of Pie Poudre was annually proclaimed from this site from medieval times until 1971. The Court settled disputes at the great fairs and markets that were held in Old Market from the twelfth century onwards.

The Ancient Court of Pie Poudre was a medieval judicial body that adjudicated commercial disputes at the fairs and markets in Old Market, operating annually from this site until 1971. It is significant as a historical example of early commercial law and fair governance in England.