The Old Merchants Hall by ajisaac

The Old Merchants Hall

The Old Merchants Hall - Steeple Ashton

The Old Merchants Hall is a fascinating and impressive property, and is one of the most striking properties in the village.

It is Grade II listed and parts of the house date back to the mid 16th Century.The property has an intriguing history having been used as the court house during the Monmouth rebellion.

Behind the striking front facade of Tudor half timbering and Jacobean herringbone brick work is a remarkable house, full of character.

The building was once three houses. The front door belonged to the cottage and the low canopied window belonged to the Middle Shop.

The small room to the right of the now closed up oak door was once the village Post Office, which was transferred to the top shop in 1970.

It was renamed after it ceased to be a post office and a shop.
What a building ! Love the brickwork and wood structure is really impressive.
March 1st, 2016  
Lovely to see the way building used to be built. Facinating
March 1st, 2016  
Bev
What beautiful brickwork on this old building. Love the history lesson. Such craftsmanship in the doors and windows.Top image.
March 1st, 2016  
@pasttheirprime Thank you for kind comments-I have always been attracted to this building every time I visit Steeple Ashton and have often wanted to see inside. Best thing so far is I've found sale details on Humberts web page with some inside photos!!! Perhaps one day I'll get inside!
March 1st, 2016  
@777margo Glad that you have enjoyed my shot and the buildings brief history.
March 1st, 2016  
@tramway Thank you-so pleased that you have enjoyed my pic and some of the buildings history. It most be very pleasing to live there.
March 1st, 2016  
How fascinating! I love the orange colours.
March 2nd, 2016  
Nice shot if a very interesting building
March 2nd, 2016  
@dishaparekh176 Thank you very much
March 3rd, 2016  
@bkbinthecity Thank you
March 3rd, 2016  
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