Shire Hall, Monmouth

Name: Shire Hall
Address: Shire Hall Agincourt Square, Monmouth, NP25 3DY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1600 775257

#18 among attractions in Monmouth

History museum, Event space

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Facts and practical information

The Shire Hall in Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Wales, is a prominent Grade I listed building in the town centre. It was built in 1724, and was formerly the centre for the Assize Courts and Quarter Sessions for Monmouthshire. In 1839–40, the court was the location of the trial of the Chartist leader John Frost and others for high treason for their part in the Newport Rising. The building was also used as a market place. The Shire Hall is owned by Monmouthshire County Council and has audiovisual guides for visitors to Courtroom 1. It is currently used as a Tourist Information Centre and as the offices for Monmouth Town Council, and is open to the public in part. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1724 (300 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 51°48'43"N, 2°42'55"W

Address

Shire Hall Agincourt SquareMonmouth NP25 3DY United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1600 775257

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Day trips

Shire Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monnow Street, Church Street, Monmouth Museum, Monmouth Castle.

~730 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Monnow Street, Monmouth
4 min walk • Monnow Street is the main shopping street of Monmouth, south east Wales. It runs for about 500 yards in a south-westerly direction from Agincourt Square to the Monnow Bridge, which crosses the River Monnow.
~310 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Church Street, Monmouth
2 min walk • Church Street is a pedestrianised street in the centre of Monmouth, Wales. It contains a variety of independent shops, restaurants, commercial art galleries, and the Savoy Theatre.
~440 ftN
Artifacts and exhibits on famous admiral
Monmouth Museum, Monmouth
3 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Monmouth in Wales, the Monmouth Museum, also known as the Nelson Museum, offers a fascinating journey through local and national history. With a diverse collection that encompasses the life and times of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the museum...
~460 ftNW
Forts and castles
Monmouth Castle, Monmouth
3 min walk • Monmouth Castle is a castle close to the centre of the town of Monmouth, the county town of Monmouthshire, on a hill above the River Monnow in south east Wales.
~400 ftNW
Military museum, Museum
Great Castle House, Monmouth
2 min walk • Great Castle House is a former town house built on the site of part of Monmouth Castle in Wales. Amongst the town's most significant buildings, it has a Grade I listing and is one of 24 sites on the Monmouth Heritage Trail.
~400 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Savoy Theatre, Monmouth
2 min walk • The Savoy Theatre, Church Street, Monmouth is a theatre and cinema, reputedly the oldest working theatre site in Wales. It has a capacity for 360 people and is run by a charitable trust.
~100 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charles Rolls, Monmouth
1 min walk • A memorial statue to the aviation pioneer Charles Rolls stands in front of the Shire Hall in Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Wales.
~1350 ftE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wysis Way, Monmouth
7 min walk • The Wysis Way is an 88 km walking route which forms a link between the Offa's Dyke Path and Thames Path national trails in the United Kingdom. The Way runs between Monmouth in Wales and Kemble, Gloucestershire in England.
0.4 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Monnow Valley Walk, Monmouth
12 min walk • Monnow Valley Walk is a 40 miles long-distance footpath in north-east Monmouthshire, South Wales, with short sections in Herefordshire, England and Powys. It links Monmouth and Hay-on-Wye, following the River Monnow and the foot of the Black Mountains.
~520 ftNE
Church
St Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth
3 min walk • St Mary's Priory Church, in Whitecross Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, is an Anglican church founded as a Benedictine priory in 1075. The current church dates mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. It was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1952. It is one of 24 buildings on the Monmouth Heritage Trail.
~310 ftSW
Archaeological site
Blestium, Monmouth
2 min walk • Blestium was a small fort and iron working centre in the Roman province of Britannia Superior, part of Roman Britain. It has been identified with the site of the later town of Monmouth in south east Wales, located adjoining the confluence of the River Monnow with the River Wye. A plaque on the local bank records its position.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shire Hall?

Nearby attractions include Agincourt Square, Monmouth (1 min walk), Statue of Charles Rolls, Monmouth (1 min walk), St John's, Monmouth (2 min walk), Blestium, Monmouth (2 min walk).

How to get to Shire Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shire Hall:

Bus

Monmouth Bus Station (6 min walk)