Morpeth Town Treasures
Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1LZ
This year's Heritage Open Days will include an opportunity to visit Morpeth Town Hall on Friday, 13th September, from 1400 - 1600, where you can see the Council Chamber and the Town Treasures in the Mayor's Parlour. The Mayor and councillors will be your guides on the day.
Morpeth's treasures include the silver mace from 1604 - the oldest working civic mace in the country, cannon balls from the 1644 siege of Morpeth Castle and the Town Hutch from 1513. Also the scold’s bridle (or ‘branks’) which was given to gossips or scolding wives.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 13 September:
- 1400-1600
Location & directions
Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1LZ
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is both lift and stair access to Mayor's Parlour and Council Chamber which are on the 1st floor of the Town Hall building.
Additional information
Sir John Vanbrugh was the architect for Morpeth's original Town Hall in 1714. Vanbrugh’s other commissions included Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard and nearby Seaton Delaval Hall (National Trust).
