Originally the market took place on Sundays but was changed to Tuesdays in the early thirteenth century. Over the years it has seen a wide assortment of goods bought and sold such as cattle, arable crops, grain, coal, fertiliser and salt.
It is still an integral part of the town with markets taking place on Tuesdays and community events taking place throughout the year.
For information please contact the Town Clerk on 01673 842479 or email townclerk@marketrasentc.co.uk