The Moot Hall
Introduction
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The Moot Hall
Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 20 Apr 2013
Originally thought to be the original Moot Hall, or Town Meeting Place, where the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt were tried in 1381. However recent research has shown that this building is later (late 16th century) and that the actual Moot Hall of the time was where the Town Hall now stands (see Image) - for a fuller account see http://www.stalbanshistory.org/page_id__226_path__0p2p145p147p.aspx. Even if it has lost its place in national history, the building is still important, serving as St Albans' Town Hall for many years. It now houses the St Albans branch of W H Smith. It is grade II listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1103069.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.752174
Longitude
-0.339819