Ilchester Museum
Ilchester Museum is a small local museum in the Roman town of Ilchester in Somerset. Exhibitis include items tracing the history of the town from the Iron Age and Roman periods (when it was known as Lindinis) to the present day.
The Museum is located in the Grade II listed Ilchester Town Hall, on the site of which was the town's Shire Hall in the 13th century when Ilchester was Somerset's county town. The current building was built in the early 19th century but incorporates parts of an older building dating from the 17th century.
The Museum is run by the Ilchester Town Trust and exhibitis include the oldest staff of office in the England. This staff of office (or mace) bears the insignia of King Richard I and dates to the 13th century. Also on display is a full set of Maundy Money. Comprising small coins, the money is handed out symbolically to the elderly by the monarch on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday.
The Museum offers a glimpse into Ilchester's history and heritage, including an insight into the lives of town members who fought in the First World War.
Address: Ilchester Museum, Town Hall and Community Centre, High Street, Ilchester, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8NG
Telephone: 01935 841247
Directions from A303: Use the left lane to merge onto Roman Road/A37 via the slip road to Ilchester/Yeovil. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Church Street/B3151. The museum is a short drive on the left.
Parking: There is free 2 hours parking at Market Place (2 minute walk) and Limington Road (5 minute walk).
Admission times: Limited - please phone the museum for details.
Admission charge: Free
Toilets: Yes
Accessibility: Disabled access
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