[1] The Prior of Sempringham was granted permission in 1268 to hold this annual fair, from 23 to 25 June,[2] confirming an earlier charter.

Historian Graham Platts' view is that there should be scepticism over a belief that the fair developed from earlier summer solstice rites.

[3] The North Kesteven Council has erected an information board at the site, with historical text and a photograph of the horse fair in 1908.

The area is signposted "Stow" from the A15 at Threekingham Few Roman remains have been found along the route of Mareham Lane.

Originally the fair could have extended over a larger area, and the field is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.