Wigton has held a market charter since 1262, and its old marketplace still carries the physical evidence: letters picked out in white cobblestones that once told traders exactly where to set up their grain stalls.
A market charter from 1262
Granted the right to hold a weekly market and annual fair in 1262, Wigton organised its trade by location: fish, vegetables, butter and poultry were sold in the Market Place, livestock at Market Hill, meat from the shambles beside the Market Cross, and grain outside St Mary's Church.
Cobblestones that still mark the grain market
The letters 'O', 'B' and 'W' set out in white cobblestones in the old marketplace mark exactly where oats, barley and wheat could be sold. Much of Wigton's town centre was rebuilt in the Georgian period, and the town still honours its ancient charter by hosting weekly markets today.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Wigton's history is built on grain markets and Georgian streets, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Cumbria and the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Wigton?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What makes Wigton's market place notable?
Its 1262 charter is still marked today by cobblestone letters showing where oats, barley and wheat were sold.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Wigton?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Wigton addresses.
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