Located at the SW corner of the All Saints' churchyard wall, Lydd's medieval timber-framed Common House remains standing on ...
The council chamber was on the upper storey, with a prison cell below on the ground level.
Later called the Court Hall, much of the original building remains, with weatherboard now covering its upper part.
Still in use as hardware store. Public visits to the restored Court Hall available by appointment.
1428--9 Common House built.
1734 Court hall no longer used by the town council. Extensive alterations followed, including removal of the W end, replaced by a larger timber-framed building called the Gaol House. Leased to various individuals until the 20th c.
1965 Converted for use as a shop.
REED Kent: Diocese of Canterbury 2.???
