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St Mary’s Hall

 
 
St Mary’s Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
1. St Mary’s Hall Marker
Inscription.
St Mary’s Hall
Built 1340-1460 restored 1824 thought to include parts of a 12 century castle in the south wall. Originally the guild hall and chambers for the merchants guilds of St Mary and Holy Trinity founded 1340 and 1364. Became the first seat of local government in the town.
Mayor J. Ward elected 1346 started an unbroken series to the present day.
The building is scheduled as an ancient monument.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 52° 24.464′ N, 1° 30.452′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. It is at the intersection of Bayley Lane and St Mary Street, on the left when traveling west on Bayley Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry, England CV1 5RN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Royal Warwickshire Regiment Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Coventry Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); The South Porch – Nave & Chancel – Apse (a few steps from this marker); Ecce Homo (a few steps from this marker); The Guild Chapels (a few steps from this marker); Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael (within
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shouting distance of this marker); 22 & 23 Bayley Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower & Spire (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.
 
St Mary’s Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
2. St Mary’s Hall Marker
St Mary’s Hall image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
3. St Mary’s Hall
St Mary’s Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
4. St Mary’s Hall Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Jun. 20, 2026