Stagshaw Bank Cattle Fair (Sandhoe)

Stagshaw Bank was famous for its fairs. They were held on the 6th May for cattle and sheep, at Whitsun for horse and cattle, 4th July for horses, cattle and sheep and the 26th September for cattle and sheep. Two fairs for sheep only were held on 5th August

Reference number: N8679
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Post-medieval (1540 to 1900)

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Source of Reference
Local History of Sandhoe
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View across Stagshaw Bank. Photo by Northumberland County Council.

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