Chronicle of the Realm · Restored crown

Trade & industry · c. 4574–4582

The loss of the drove trade

Mereford Cross · Great Ashen · Marlow Bridge · Stone Pyle

Once the through line was finished in 4574 the capital trade moved off the southern droves in about eight years; Mereford Cross became a detour, drover court fees fell by two thirds, and Great Ashen, Marlow Bridge and Stone Pyle halved.

Powers caught up in it

Named with it

  • Marget Sperrin
  • Alison Frane

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When
c. 4574–4582 A.C.
Age
Restored crown
Kind
Trade & industry
Region
Sarrum and Its County
Named in
Book IV
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