Taunton Shire Hall
Taunton Shire Hall is a municipal building in Taunton, Somerset. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]
| Taunton Shire Hall | |
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| Location | Taunton, Somerset |
| Coordinates | 51.0128°N 3.1077°W |
| Built | 1858 |
| Architect | William Bonython Moffatt |
| Architectural style(s) | Gothic style |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Designated | 4 July 1975 |
| Reference no. | 1059958 |
  Location of Taunton Shire Hall in Somerset | |
History
The building was designed by William Bonython Moffatt in the Gothic style as a shire hall and completed in 1858.[1] It was originally used as a facility for dispensing justice but, following the implementation of the Local Government Act 1888, which established county councils in every county, it also became the meeting place of Somerset County Council.[2] After the County Council moved to County Hall in 1935, the former Shire Hall continued to be used as a Crown Court.[3]
References
- Historic England. "Shire Hall, Taunton (1059958)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- "Local Government Act 1888". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- "Shire Hall in Taunton: The fascinating history of this 162-year-old building that needs urgent repairs". Somerset Live. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
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