A laystall was a place where
cattle
Cattle (''Bos taurus'') are large, domesticated, cloven-hooved, herbivores. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus '' Bos''. Adult females are referred to as cows and adult ...
going to market could be held, and by extension became a term for a place where detritus (particularly
dung
Dung most often refers to animal feces. Dung may also refer to:
Science and technology
* Dry animal dung fuel
* Manure
* Cow dung
* Coprolite, fossilized feces
* Dung beetle
Art
* Mundungus Fletcher or "Dung", a character in the Harry Potter n ...
) was accumulated awaiting its removal.
The siting of laystalls was a contentious issue during the rebuilding of London after the
fire of 1666, due to the noise and nuisance they created.
Several streets in the UK bear the name Laystall Street, such as in
Clerkenwell, London.
See also
Whitechapel Mount
Whitechapel Mount was a large artificial mound of disputed origin. A prominent landmark in 18th century London, it stood in the Whitechapel Road beside the newly constructed London Hospital, being not only older, but significantly taller. It ...
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