The Old Court House - Castle Street, Christchurch, Hampshire, UK
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This blue plaque commemorates The Old Court House in Christchurch.
Waymark Code: WM8J6A
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/08/2010
Views: 5
The plaque is located on the wall of The New Forest Perfumery and Tea Rooms. It reads:
'Millennium Trail
Medieval
Borough-owned property
dating in parts from the 13th
century. By the 19th century it
had become known as
THE OLD COURT HOUSE
as a back room was used to elect the
Mayor, Constables, Hayward, Bailiff
and Aletaster. The original Court
House over the Castle gateway
was taken down in 1888
Christchurch Local History Society'
Blue Plaque managing agency: Christchurch Local History Society
Individual Recognized: The Old Court House
Physical Address:
11 Castle Street
Christchurch, Hampshire United Kingdom
BH23 1DP
Web Address: [Web Link]
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