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The Moot Hall
Historic House
The Moot Hall is a Grade One listed building and can not be altered in any way, therefore access for disabled visitors is limited to the ground floor for wheel chair users. Upper floors are reached by narrow, twisting stairways.
Contact
Maldon Tourist Information Centre
Address
High Street,
Maldon,
Essex,
CM9 5PF
Details
In a prominent position on the High Street, this imposing building with its flower bedecked balcony and striking belltower is easy to find. The building began almost 600 years ago as the family manor house of Sir Robert D’Arcy, a powerful figure in his day.
However, when the building passed out of the family it soon became derelict. Bought by the Corporation of Maldon in 1576 for the princely sum of £55, it has remained a seat of local government to this day, incorporating a jail and courtroom. The name ‘Moot’ derives from the Saxon word meaning ‘place of assembly’
Tours of the building are led by enthusiastic guides:- see the prisoners’ names scratched on the brick walls in the exercise yard, hear the story of the Maldon murder in the courtroom, and climb the unique brick spiral staircase to the top of the tower. From here you can enjoy far-reaching views of the townscape and estuary.
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We are a venue licenced to conduct civil ceremonies and more information can be obtained from our website or by email to married@themoothall.co.uk.
Access is difficult. Steep and winding stairs not suitable for wheelchairs.
Opening details
Prices
Tours £4.00.
Adults: £4.00 Concessions: £3.00 Children: (5-16)£2.00.
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Directions
Map reference: TL 850070 Lat: 51.73157 Long: 0.67774
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By public transport:
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport
Nearby
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Gift shop
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Guided tours mandatory
Smoking not allowed
Access is difficult. Steep and winding stairs not suitable for wheelchairs.