Newport Guildhall
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Newport Guildhall
Image: © Richard Croft Taken: 17 Jul 2013
Grade II* listed complex of buildings developed around an open hall with roof timbers dated to 1486. The merchant guild was formed in the 13th century, later becoming the Guild of St.Mary and dissolved at the Reformation. The buildings were converted for domestic use after 1583 and survived the disastrous Fire of Newport in 1665, the shop fronts were added in the 19th century. It is now owned by Boughey Trust and leased to Newport Town Council for a peppercorn rent.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.767095
Longitude
-2.377739