Shire Hall

Shire Hall is a Grade II listed town hall in Newport featuring a symmetrical facade divided into five sections, with a prominent central entrance framed by a curved pediment. The interior has been converted into separate residential units, with both one and two-bedroom apartments accessible throughout the building.

The building was designed by architect William Tanner and opened in 1902 as County Council Offices, following changes established by the Local Government Act of 1888. It remained the seat of county administration for much of the 20th century before its eventual conversion.

The building once served as the administrative center for the county government. Today, its neoclassical design still reflects the civic importance it held for the local community.

The building is now private residential apartments, so public access to the interior is restricted. Visitors can appreciate the external architecture and details from the street, particularly the ornamental features on the main front.

A striking feature on the first floor is a triple window beneath a gable that frames a roundel bearing the inscription 'Monmouthshire County Council 1889'. This decorative touch preserves a record of the building's original institutional purpose and establishment.

Location: Newport

Location: Allt-yr-yn

Inception: 1902

Elevation above the sea: 29.9 m

GPS coordinates: 51.59050,-3.00059

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43