Historic houses · South Wales
Rolls Hall, Monmouth
Also known as: Neuadd Rolls, Trefynwy
In or near Wyesham.
The Rolls Hall, Whitecross Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire is a Victorian hall, now public library, donated to the town in celebration of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee by John Rolls, the future Lord
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
The Rolls Hall, Whitecross Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire is a Victorian hall, now public library, donated to the town in celebration of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee by John Rolls, the future Lord Llangattock. It is a Grade II listed building as of 8 October 2005, and is one of 24 buildings on the Monmouth Heritage Trail.
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Official information
The Savoy Theatre in Monmouth is a historic grade 2 listed building known for its diverse entertainment offerings, including feature films and live performances. It is one of the oldest working theatres in Wales, managed by the Monmouth Savoy Trust.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Rolls Hall, Whitecross Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire is a Victorian hall, now public library, donated to the town in celebration of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee by John Rolls, the future Lord Llangattock. It is a Grade II listed building as of 8 October 2005, and is one of 24 buildings on the Monmouth Heritage Trail.
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Background
History
The hall was constructed in 1887-8 by F. A. Powell in a Jacobethan style, at a cost of £8,000. The materials are Old Red Sandstone and Forest ashlar. The Rolls family of The Hendre were substantial Monmouthshire landowners and benefactors to the town, and attended the building's opening on 24 May 1888. The building was designed by F.A.Powell who was the eldest son of the Mayor of Monmouth, Mr Champney Powell. The hall was given to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in 1888. A new organ was installed in 1889 which had novel additions to its design by William Sweetland, when the hall was used as a dance hall, and later as a night club. In 1992, the building became used for the town's public…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8133, -2.7119
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- +44 1600 772 467
- Established
- 1888
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.monmouth-savoy.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Rolls Hall, Monmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rolls Hall, Monmouth?
- Rolls Hall, Monmouth is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3BU), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Rolls Hall, Monmouth?
- The Rolls Hall, Whitecross Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire is a Victorian hall, now public library, donated to the town in celebration of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee by John Rolls, the future Lord
- How do I get to Rolls Hall, Monmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3BU.
- When was Rolls Hall, Monmouth built?
- Built or established in 1888.
- Is Rolls Hall, Monmouth a protected site?
- Yes — Rolls Hall, Monmouth is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rolls Hall, Monmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3BU.