Monument record MDO45182 - Guildhall, Shaftesbury
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Summary
Site of guildhall, replaced around 1578. No trace now remains of the building, which stood west of Church Lane and Goldhill Cross, adjoining the park wall. The town prison was located beneath the guildhall.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
"The ancient Guildhall stood a little west of Church Lane and Goldhill Cross, adjoining to the park wall".
Underneath the Guidlhall was the town prison, some portion of which remained in 1868.
(At the position described approximately 86262292, Willis' map shows a building described as 'Gould Hill').
A map of Shaftesbury entitled 'The Streets of Shaftesbury where Markets are kept and Midsomer fair' (possibly dating from 1620) "shews the old Guildhall as the last house adjoining the park wall west of Goldhill Cross". <1>
The site falls in a built-up area and no visible trace of the Old Guildhall remains. It must have been in existence some time before 1578 as at that date a 'New Guildhall' was erected. (See ST 82 SE 24). <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO11486 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 3. 3rd edition. 3. 7, 41 Frontispiece - Willis's map of Shaftesbury 1615 Scale approx: 16" to 1 mile.
- <2> SDO18341 Unpublished document: Edwards, D W. Field Investigator's Comments DE. F1 DE 27-JAN-56.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206453. [Mapped feature: #634640 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8626 2292 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206453
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:52PM
