Stow-on-the-Wold is a small market town and civil parish in
Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on top of an 800 ft (244 m) hill,
at the convergence of a number of major roads through the Cotswolds, including
the Fosse Way (A429). The town was founded as a planned market place by Norman
lords to take advantage of trade on the converging roads. Fairs have been held
by royal charter since 1330 and an annual horse fair is still held on the edge
of the town
