This article about shops in the north end of Mountsorrel begins in the Market Place which, for many years as its name suggests, was the site of the village market which began in 1292.
The Buttermarket was built in 1793 by Sir Joseph Danvers who had removed the original market cross to his estate in Swithland (where it can still be glimpsed in the field to the left as you enter the village).
This building was erected to enable the stall-holders to shelter in bad weather. It was used as a market venue for many years but then fell into disrepair on several occasions. It underwent major renovation work in 2012 and today is the most recognisable feature of the village.
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