| The Tribunal | |
|---|---|
| Glastonbury Tribunal 2.jpg | |
|
Location within Somerset
|
|
| General information | |
| Town or city | Glastonbury |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | |
| Construction started | 15th century |
| Completed | 16th century |
The Tribunal in Glastonbury, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century as a medieval merchant's house. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]
The house owes its name to the fact that it was formerly mistakenly identified with the Abbey’s tribunals, where secular justice was administered.[2] In the 16th century a new facade was added to the original building.[2] It is now in the guardianship of English Heritage and managed by Glastonbury Tribunal Ltd.
Contents |
The Tribunal now houses the Glastonbury Lake Village Museum containing Iron Age possessions and works of art from the Glastonbury Lake Village which were preserved in almost perfect condition in the peat after the village was abandoned. The museum is run by the Glastonbury Antiquarian Society.[3]
The building also houses the tourist information centre.[4]