Ye Olde Murenger House
Introduction
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Ye Olde Murenger House
Image: © Robin Drayton Taken: 27 Jul 2007
The building is dated at 1541 and is a Grade II Listed Building, possibly the town house of the first High Sheriff of Monmouthshire, Sir Charles Herbert. There is some uncertainty as to whether this was ever the house of a Murenger or just given the name in the 19th century. The Murenger was the official responsible for collecting and administering the duties on merchandise entering and leaving the town. The façade has changed over the years as it has undergone extensive repairs.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.589039
Longitude
-2.997373