Museums · South East England
Burford Tolsey Museum
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The Burford Tolsey Museum is a local museum in the town of Burford, west Oxfordshire, England. It is located in a Tudor style structure, known as The Tolsey, and was formerly where market tolls were c
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Shipton · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Burford Tolsey Museum is a local museum in the town of Burford, west Oxfordshire, England. It is located in a Tudor style structure, known as The Tolsey, and was formerly where market tolls were collected and where town meetings may have been held in the upper chamber. It is a Grade II* listed building.
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Official information
The Burford Tolsey Museum is located in a historic building that once served as the town's market house. It showcases the rich history of Burford through themed displays and artifacts, providing insights into the town's development from medieval times to the present.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Burford Tolsey Museum is a local museum in the town of Burford, west Oxfordshire, England. It is located in a Tudor style structure, known as The Tolsey, and was formerly where market tolls were collected and where town meetings may have been held in the upper chamber. It is a Grade II* listed building.
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Background
Description
The Tolsey was designed in the Tudor style, built using half-timbering techniques and was completed in 1520. Surveys using dendrology have dated the timbers back to 1525 although the first documented reference to the building was not until 1561. The building was raised on stone pillars so that markets could be held, with an assembly room on the first floor. The design involved a symmetrical main frontage with two bays facing onto the High Street; the first floor was fenestrated by bay windows and surmounted by gables. The ground floor was the place for wool merchants to meet in medieval times. Tolls for the use of the market facilities and taxes were also collected on behalf of the lord of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8073, -1.6370
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Burford
- Postcode
- OX18 4QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Phone
- 07899 837482
- Established
- 1520
- Nearest railway station
- Shipton — 7.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su,PH 14:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.burfordtolsey.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Burford Tolsey Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burford Tolsey Museum?
- Burford Tolsey Museum is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX18 4QU), in the parish of Burford.
- What is Burford Tolsey Museum?
- The Burford Tolsey Museum is a local museum in the town of Burford, west Oxfordshire, England. It is located in a Tudor style structure, known as The Tolsey, and was formerly where market tolls were c
- How do I get to Burford Tolsey Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX18 4QU.
- When was Burford Tolsey Museum built?
- Built or established in 1520.
- Is Burford Tolsey Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Burford Tolsey Museum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Burford Tolsey Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Burford Tolsey Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burford Tolsey Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX18 4QU.