Tudor Tavern, Taunton, Grade I listed pub in Fore Street, Taunton, England
The Tudor Tavern is a three-story building with timber-frame construction and carved details along Fore Street. The structure displays elaborate windows, including an eight-light arrangement on the second floor and a seventeen-light configuration on the first floor.
The building was erected in 1578 by Thomas and Joan Trowbridge, whose initials TT and IT remain carved into the facade. It originally served as a clothier's shop before later becoming a public house.
The tavern takes its name from the Tudor-style facade that still defines its street presence today. Visitors can observe the ornate carved wooden elements and red-tiled roof that distinguish the building from its neighbors.
Entry is via Fore Street, where the building is easily recognizable. The multiple floors require using stairs when exploring the interior.
The building extends backward to a separate two-story timber-framed structure known as Halliday's Shop, accessed through a vaulted passageway. This hidden rear section reveals the original courtyard layout that many visitors overlook.
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