Monument record 11419 - Bull baiting at the Cross

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Summary

Record of a Corporation Bullbait held annually at the Cross in the centre of Chester. Bull baiting was a popular sport that formed part of the annual mayor making ceremonies until 1754 when it was banned by the Corporation.

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<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.

Record of a Corporation Bullbait held annually at the Cross in the centre of Chester. Bull baiting was a popular sport that formed part of the annual mayor making ceremonies until 1754 when it was banned by the Corporation.

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  • <1> Book: 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.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 40 66 (point) 6 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE

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Apr 18 2019 10:23AM