Shrewsbury Old Market Hall
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splowe
N 52° 42.433 W 002° 45.282
30U E 516573 N 5839729
A unusual sundial on the gable end of Shrewsbury’s old market hall.
Waymark Code: WM1344
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/31/2006
Views: 54
A "Wall Dial" on the gable end of Shrewsbury's Old Market Hall.
Interestingly only shows the hours 9 to 5
The Market Hall was built in 1596 by the Corporation of Shrewsbury and is one of Shrewsbury's finest buildings. It reflects the town's prosperity towards the end of the 16th Century and especially its emergence as a major regional centre for trading. A previous Market House was built on the same site in the 1260s. This building was demolished to make way for the Market Hall.
In front of the Market Hall in the Square there was once a pool or bog. According to tradition this pool was called the Bishop's Pool and it would be the ducking pool for nagging wives and dishonest traders.
The building now houses a film and digital media centre and a Cafe Bar - well worth a visit for the comfy sofas and the free (as at Dec 2006) WiFi access so you can check your email and log your Waymark finds.
Sundial Type: Vertical - Wall mounted dial plate
Related Web Site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Only one log per location per person. You should log your own waymarked sundials as well.
GPS in photo optional.