Treasurer's House
Small medieval house in Martock with a 13th-century great hall, a 15th-century kitchen and rare wall paintings, run by the National Trust.
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About the museum
Treasurer's House in Martock is a small medieval house in Somerset. The oldest part is the solar block of about 1250, and the great hall was added in 1293. The name comes from the treasurer of Wells Cathedral, Hugh of Wells, who acquired the property in 1227. A detached kitchen was added in the 15th century.
The house belonged to the Bishop of Bath until 1849, when it passed to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. It was later in private hands, and a small wing was built. In 1943 Harold St George Gray, a curator of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society's museum, bought it to preserve it.
His wife left the house to the National Trust in 1970. After the Trust took it over, medieval wall paintings in several rooms were uncovered and restored, including a 13th-century crucifixion scene found in the solar block. The house is listed Grade I and is still a lived-in property with limited visitor facilities.
Highlights
- Great hall of 1293 with a 15th-century roof
- 15th-century kitchen
- Medieval wall painting in the solar block
- Small, quiet house in the centre of Martock
Permanent exhibition
- Treasurer's House – A medieval house with a great hall completed in 1293, a 15th-century kitchen and an unusual wall painting in the solar block.
- Founded
- 1970
- Operated by
- National Trust
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £5 |
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| Children & teens | £2free up to age 4 · Children aged 5 to 17; children under 5 are free. |
Entry is free for National Trust members. Prices are those shown on the National Trust page for the whole property.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: not available
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The house is a private home with limited accessibility. There is no designated parking and there are no toilets. The National Trust publishes an access statement for the house.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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Children aged 5 to 17 pay a reduced price and children under 5 are free.
Getting there & parking
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no designated parking for the house.
- Accessible parking: not available
The house is in Martock, about 1 mile north-west of the A303, between Ilminster and Ilchester.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
No toilets on site.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The house is a small medieval property that is still used as a home. |
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