The Guildhall

The Guildhall is a building located on Fore Street in Bradninch, constructed in 1835 with rear extensions added in 1893 and alterations to the facade made between 1921 and 1923. It is built from cob and stone, pebbledashed, and features a slate hipped roof with a parapet. The structure has two storeys and a symmetrical front with three bays, each separated by pilasters and pilaster quoins. At the intersection of the pilasters and the parapet are the Duchy of Cornwall devices, including a crown and feathers, with a spread eagle device in the center that slightly breaks the parapet level.

The original building includes three large first-floor windows, all with hornless sashes, featuring 8 panes above and 12 below, set under segmental-headed arches. The 1921-1923 alterations introduced several features: recessed stair turrets on each side, designed to match the main range but without upper windows or heraldic devices, each with a recessed doorway and an architrave under a moulded canopy on console brackets; a two-way clock from 1902 is affixed to the left-hand stair turret. Additionally, a canted bay window was added to the original side bays, with side lights featuring two 4-pane horned sashes and a middle light with two 8-pane horned sashes. A square-headed central doorway with an architrave and an inscription panel above, which indicates the date of 1921 and credits the work to the then Prince of Wales, was also included. There is a small balcony under the central window, supported by console brackets and featuring iron railings.

The rear extension from 1893 is plain, with two of the three 2-light windows on the right-hand side elevation and the 3-light window at the end featuring double-leaded glazing, with 15 panes below the transom and 9 above. The end window contains a re-used roundel of glass displaying the Royal arms, likely from 1835. Some internal decoration from the original 1835 construction still remains.