An interesting article in the The Pontefract Advertiser dated 2/9/1871 states:
Castleford – soon to be offered for sale: by auction:
Freehold land in the centre of Castleford, being part of the Glebe of the Rectory of Castleford.
Acres Rods Poles
Town End Field 3 2 7
Lady Betty’s Field 2 0 1
Oak Tree Field 3 2 0
Short Ends Field 1 3 16
Wilson’s Garden 3 2 7
Orchard, etc.
Previously let as pasture land, suitable for building etc. The Farm Buildings and Fold Yard will be sold by private treaty, this, together with Wilson’s Garden, orchard, etc contains 1 acre 3 rods 13 poles and is the best and most desirable site for a Public Market for the town of Castleford.
Annual St.Andrew’s Fair (cattle fair) held on St. Andrew’s Day 30th November
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