Town Hall, Grade II listed municipal hall in Abergavenny, Wales
Abergavenny Town Hall is a 19th-century municipal building with a prominent clock tower featuring four copper-covered turrets and five Gothic arches that lead into the market hall section. The structure houses council offices, a market space, and forms part of the town's civic center.
An original timber market house from 1603 stood on this site and was replaced by a John Nash design in 1794, before the current structure was built between 1868 and 1871. The building's form reflects different periods of development and expansion over more than 2 centuries.
The assembly room was converted into the Borough Theatre in 1906 and now seats 250 people for local performances. The space remains active in the town's cultural life and continues to serve the community's artistic needs.
The building sits on Cross Street and is easily found while walking through Abergavenny town center. Visitors can explore both council spaces and the market hall, though the best times to visit depend on local events and market activity.
The northern face of the clock tower is painted black as a memorial to Prince Albert, a tradition maintained since his death in the 1800s. This distinctive marking sets the building apart from other Victorian structures and reflects local historical memory.
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