Monument record 164/0/1 - The Moothall

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Summary

Documentary evidence records repairs to the Moothall in the mid 15th century but by 1476 this building had been replaced by a two storey building with shops and a prison at road level and the town hall above.

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Type and Period (4)

Full Description

The Moothall can be equated with the late C16 commonhall and late C17 guildhall near the market, which is now the site of the present Town Hall of 1864. By 1476 the Moothall had five shops and a prison at street level and the town hall above (1).


<1> Thompson, P, 1981, Congleton - The Archaeological Potential of a Town, /6 (Report). SCH968.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Thompson, P. 1981. Congleton - The Archaeological Potential of a Town. Cheshire Monographs 3. /6.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 860 628 (point)
Map sheet SJ86SE
Civil Parish CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

Record last edited

Dec 28 2023 11:43AM