This was not due to religious grounds but to promote the consumption of fish, and so to benefit the community. On 5th April 1623, a butcher at Hucknall Torkard was presented for selling meat in Lent. April 1626, two butchers of Mansfield were presented for killing and selling in Lent. No case are recorded after the year 1626. All rights reserved.
Permission is granted for all free personal and non-commercial uses.
Commercial use of any portion contained herein is expressly prohibited.