 The Court Hall building that houses the museum | |
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| Established | 1950 |
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| Location | High Street, Winchelsea, East Sussex TN36 4EA, England |
| Coordinates | 50°55′29″N 0°42′31″E / 50.92483°N 0.70849°E |
| Type | Local museum |
| Website | winchelsea |
Winchelsea Court Hall Museum is a local museum in Winchelsea, East Sussex, southern England.[1]
The Winchelsea Court Hall is one of the oldest buildings in the town, although it was extensively restored in the 19th century.[2] The crown-post roof dates from the 15th century, with a medieval chimney. The museum itself is housed on the first floor of the building in the courtroom.[2]
The museum presents the history of the town of Winchelsea, including maps, models, pottery, and other displays.[3] There are wall panels listing mayors of the town from 1295 onwards.[3]
The museum was established in 1950. One of the first accessions for the museum collection was a set of photographs of Winchelsea, presented by Hastings Corporation.[4] Subsequent accessions have included artefacts associated with the Cinque Ports and archaeological items.[5]
- ^ "Winchelsea Court Hall Museum". Winchelsea in East Sussex Town Guide. UK. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ a b "The Court Hall and Museum". Winchelsea Corporation. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Winchelsea Court Hall Museum". 1066 Country. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ New Museum for Winchelsea. Vol. 24. The Sussex County Magazine. 1950. p. 182.
A museum at Court Hall, Winchelsea, has just been opened. In this short article, a contributor tells of the ancient association between the Cinque Ports and of the gift by Hastings to Winchelsea of pictures of Winchelsea.
- ^ Directory of Museums. Palgrave Macmillan. 1975. p. 239. ISBN 978-1349014880.