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The Moot Hall Maldon
Heritage Open Day: Discover a medieval brick tower with rare brick newel staircase. a court room, council chamber, prison yard and 360 degree panoramic views over River Blackwater from the roof. Stewards will be on every floor to explain the features & history of the building. 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.
Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September
The Moot Hall, 41 High Street, Maldon, Essex CM9 5PF
Sat 13 Sep:1000-1600; Sun 14 Sep:1000-1600; Free Entry.
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