Monument record 10084 - The Modern Market: The Potato Market

A market area to the east side of Market Square and adjacent to the Old Bishop’s Palace was in operation throughout the 19th century at least, originally the poultry market it became the potato market by the mid 19th century housed in a long narrow range comprising a single large bay with an open frontage and two enclosed bays at the north end. (1, 2)

<1> Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds), 2005, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vii, The City of Chester - The City of Chester, Culture, Buildings, Institutions (Book). SCH6522.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1872-1875, Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH6780.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1872-1875, Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH6780.