It acquired a town charter (and is shown on older Ordnance Survey maps as East Witton Town) in 1307, and a market. During the Black Death, the market was moved to Ulshaw Bridge and died out shortly thereafter.
It received a town charter (and appears on older Ordnance Survey maps as East Witton Town) in 1307, along with a market. During the Black Death, the market was relocated to Ulshaw Bridge and ceased shortly afterward.