Lavenham Wool Hall, Medieval wool trading hall in Lavenham, England
The timber-framed building displays medieval architectural features with exposed wooden beams, large windows, and traditional Suffolk construction techniques.
Built around 1500, the structure initially served as a guildhall for the Guild of the Blessed Virgin before becoming a center for wool trade operations.
The building represents Suffolk's textile manufacturing heritage, demonstrating the economic power of England's medieval wool industry through its grand architecture.
The Wool Hall forms part of The Swan Hotel complex, allowing visitors to stay within this Grade I listed building while exploring Lavenham's medieval streets.
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, directed the building's restoration in 1911 before it became a convalescent home for railway women.
Location: Lavenham
Inception: 15 century
Part of: The Swan at Lavenham
GPS coordinates: 52.10752,0.79639
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:16
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