Mells Village Hall Explained

Mells Village Hall
Coordinates:51.2407°N -2.389°W -->
Location:Mells, Somerset, England
Built:14th century
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Mells Village Hall
Designation1 Date:11 March 1968
Designation1 Number:1058313

Mells Village Hall in Mells, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century as a tithe barn and now serves as the village hall. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

The hall was built as a tithe barn, belonging to Glastonbury Abbey, in the 14th century.[2] A new roof was constructed and the building revised around 1500. A new ceiling was installed in the 20th century.[1]

The hall is used as a village hall run by a charitable committee, following a lease and trust deed signed in 1964.[3] Toilets and a kitchen have been installed which were refurbished in 2012.[4]

Architecture

The six-bay stone building has a tiled cruck roof.[5] Buttresses are used to support the walls.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mells Village Hall. National heritage List for England. Historic England. 20 September 2017.
  2. Book: Atthill, Robin . Mendip: A new study . 1976 . . 978-0715372975. 84 .
  3. Web site: Mells Village Hall. Open Charities. 20 September 2017. 28.
  4. Web site: Facilities. Mells Tyhte Barn. 20 September 2017.
  5. Web site: Conservation Area Appraisal Mells. Mendip Council. 20 September 2017.