Market House

The Market House, likely originally built as shops, probably dates from 1559, although it has undergone repairs in later periods. It is a timber-framed structure with rendered brick and wattle and daub infill, covered by a plain tile roof. The building is two storeys high, with a meeting chamber supported by eight timber Tuscan columns that stand on cast iron bases set on stone plinths; these columns are dated 1754/5. A central whipping post, complete with arm clamps, is present. The upper floor rests upon an ovolo-moulded timber entablature, also dated 1754. The west face features two sets of arched, louvred windows, while the remainder show light engaged studding. An 18th-century timber eaves cornice incorporating paired modillions is visible. The hipped roof is topped by a timber pinnacle supporting a wind vane. Inside, the interior features a crown post on a bridging beam, which is chamfered with tongue stops. There are also transverse beams on a crown post, along with triradial bracing to the west. The site is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument (County Number 203).