The Tribunal

The Tribunal is a building of group value, likely dating back to the 15th century, with a facade dating to the early 16th century. Originally the Abbey courthouse, it was also used during the Monmouth Rebellion trials by Judge Jeffreys. The building is constructed of freestone and stands two storeys high. The ground floor features a continuous range of eight lights, divided by stone mullions, with a doorway on the left. The original wooden door is still in place, adorned with panels depicting a Tudor Rose and the Tudor Royal Arms. Centrally on the first floor is a splayed oriel of six lights, flanked by two-light windows on either side; all windows have uncusped heads. Moulded strings and parapet coping top the facade, and the roof is covered with pantiles. The interior includes open timber roofs, some moulded plaster ceilings, and fireplaces. It currently houses a museum of the Glastonbury Antiquarian Society and is under the guardianship of the Department of Environment. The Tribunal forms part of an extremely important group of buildings extending from the Crown Hotel to number 11 on the north side, numbers 2 to 10 on the south side, and including the Market Cross and numbers 6 to 9 on the Market Place.