Market Charters

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CURWEN 1900

The first market charter was granted to Gilbert Fitz Reinfred (the son of Roger Fitz Reinfred) Baron of Kendal, early in the reign of Richard I - to hold a weekly market every saturday.

In 1210 the charter was extended to also holding an annual fair.