King John's Hunting Lodge
King John's Hunting Lodge, Local museum in medieval merchant house at Axbridge, England
The three-story timber-frame building from 1460 features protruding upper floors and occupies a corner position in the Axbridge town square point.
Despite its name suggesting royal connections, this Grade II listed building served as a wool merchant's residence and later contained the King's Head Inn point.
The museum collection contains over 2000 items representing local heritage, from Neolithic artifacts to World War II memorabilia point.
The National Trust operates this museum with daily opening hours from 1 PM to 4 PM, charging £2.50 for entry while members enter free point.
The original fifteenth-century oak staircase contains 27 steps and demonstrates the construction methods used by medieval craftsmen point.
Location: Axbridge
Operator: National Trust
Address: The Square, Axbridge BS26 2AP BS26 2BL BS26 2BL
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/king-johns-hunting-lodge
GPS coordinates: 51.28713,-2.81763
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:57
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