The Moot Hall Maldon
41 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PF
The Moot Hall is a 15th century brick tower, known originally as the D'arcy tower. It was part of the home built in 1420 for Sir Robert D'arcy, a well connected lawyer, MP representing Maldon and the King's Escheator for Essex. His great grandson Sir Thomas D'Arcy sold off the family estate and the Maldon Borough Corporation purchased the brick tower in 1576 to become their Moot Hall. It has stayed in the ownership of the people of Maldon ever since.
One of the earliest secular decorated brick buildings in the country, the Grade I listed Moot Hall has a rare brick newel staircase and three floors of fascinating historical rooms. The ground floor was the town gaol and later the town's first police station, with exercise yard and semi-subterranean cellar and Mayor's Parlour. The first floor houses the Regency Court and Jury Rooms and has access to the magnificent railed balcony. The second floor houses the Council Chamber and historic Muniment Room, formerly the town's armoury. From there you can climb the narrow medieval staircase to the roof to enjoy panoramic views over Maldon Town, the River Blackwater and surrounding countryside.
Come and see Moot Hall for yourself and hear all about its rich 600 years of history.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 10am until 4pm
Location & directions
41 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PF
- Contact on day:
- Eleanor Ralston
- Telephone number:
- +447400490835
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Due to the layout of the building, access for those with mobility issues is limited to the ground floor only. Access to further floors is via a spiral staircase.
Additional information
As a 15th century building, the Moot Hall has uneven floors and is inaccessible for those with mobility issues. The access to further floors is by a spiral staircase
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
