In 1227, the town gained a market charter and the right to hold an annual fair every September.

Horncastle was given its market charter in the 13th century.

The town was granted its market charter by Edward I in 1306.

The town obtained a market charter and was the seat of justice.

Weekly markets and a three day annual fair were held from 1329 when the village was granted a market charter.

The town was awarded a market charter in 1226.

The village was given a market charter in 1263.

Bonsall applied for a market charter some three hundred years ago, but was rejected.

The market charter was later used to start a market in Penistone.

Once a market charter was obtained, it virtually assured that the town would become the largest and most important in the area.