Moot Hall, History museum at The Green, Elstow, England
The Moot Hall features red brick walls with timber framing, including three round-headed doorways on the ground floor and casement windows on both levels.
Built around 1500 by Elstow Abbey nuns, the structure served as storage for market stalls and functioned as a court house for settling fair disputes.
The upper floor contains exhibits about John Bunyan, displaying items from Bedford Gaol including two prison doors and an ancient wooden pulpit.
The museum opens exclusively on Saturdays between April 2nd and October 29th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, offering guided visits about local heritage.
During medieval times, merchants paid entrance fees and stall charges to participate in the Elstow Fair, generating substantial income for the Abbey.
Location: Elstow
Inception: 1500
Address: Moot Hall, Church End, Elstow, Bedford MK42 9XT MK42 9XT
Opening Hours: April 2-Oktober 29 Samstag 13:00-16:00
Website: https://bedford.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/arts-and-culture/history-and-heritage/moot-hall
GPS coordinates: 52.11600,-0.46900
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:10
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