The Market House at Newent, Gloucestershire, was built about 1668 as the Butter Market. Like examples at nearby towns, such as Ledbury, it is a timber-framed structure, open at ground level with a room above. Unusually, the steps to the first floor are outside (at the back) rather than underneath. The building is close studded without a centre rail half way up the wall as is common in the area. The building was restored in 1864 when an apse and Gothic-style windows were added at one end. A photograph of about 1840 shows it as it was built.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10
