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.
In 1307, it obtained a town charter (which is depicted on older Ordnance Survey maps as East Witton Town) and established a market. However, during the Black Death, the market was moved to Ulshaw Bridge and eventually vanished.