Brigstock: a corner of the market place
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Brigstock: a corner of the market place
Image: © John Sutton Taken: 1 Jun 2011
In the late middle ages Brigstock was the biggest settlement in Rockingham Forest and there were (from 1466) Saturday and (from 1604) Thursday Markets, and fairs on St George’s, St Bartholomew’s, St Mark’s and St Martin’s Days. These died out in the late 19th century. The market cross - see Image] and Image] - is ancient and carved with various initials and dates. This is a view of the fine houses on the corner of the market place and Stable Hill. The sharp turn to the left leads out of Brigstock to the A6116 and Corby. For more about the village, see http://www.brigstock.net/
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Image Location
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52.457907
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-0.608307