Newport Guildhall
Newport Guildhall is a large timber-framed municipal building in Newport, Shropshire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Newport Guildhall | |
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| Location | Newport, Shropshire |
| Coordinates | 52.7671°N 2.3780°W |
| Built | 1400 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 28 April 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1177807 |
  Location of Newport Guildhall in Shropshire | |
History
The southern part of the building was constructed, possibly as a meeting place for the Guild of Newport, in around 1400.[1] The northern part of the building was constructed in the late 16th century.[1] The two buildings were unified as a single building in the early 19th century.[2] The unified building was acquired by the Boughey Trust and made available, rent-free, to Newport Town Council who restored it and re-opened it to the public in March 1995.[2] It is now used as a council information centre.[3]
References
- Historic England. "Guildhall, Newport (1177807)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- "The Guildhall, Newport". Newport Town Council. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- "Contact us". Newport Town Council. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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