Mells Village Hall

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]

Mells Village Hall
LocationMells, Somerset, England
Coordinates51.2407°N 2.3890°W / 51.2407; -2.3890 -->
Built14th century
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameMells Village Hall
Designated11 March 1968[1]
Reference no.1058313
Mells Village Hall is located in Somerset
Mells Village Hall
Location of Mells Village Hall in Somerset

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]

References

  1. "Mells Village Hall". National heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  2. Atthill, Robin (1976). Mendip: A new study. David & Charles. p. 84. ISBN 978-0715372975.
  3. "Mells Village Hall". Open Charities. p. 28. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  4. "Facilities". Mells Tyhte Barn. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  5. "Conservation Area Appraisal Mells". Mendip Council. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
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