Market Hall from Titchfield, Hampshire

This building is typical of many market halls built in the 16th and early 17th centuries. At street level there is an open arcade where goods could be sold or stalls set up by licensed traders. The room on the first floor served as a town council chamber. Under the stairs leading to the chamber there is a 'cage' or lock-up for offenders.

Market Hall

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