 The square was particularly known for its 'poultry ladies' who gathered around the Caritas Well, selling poultry and eggs.They came from the village of Valby unlike the vendours on Amagertorv who came from Amager.In 1901 a covered market hall was constructed in the Meat District, established by the City in 1879 to ensure ordered and hygienic handling of meat and livestock, but it was dedicated to trade in calf, sheep and lamb meat.