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Historic building

Clare Ancient House Museum

Local history and genealogy inside a 14th Century timber-framed building

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Exhibitions in the museum tell the story of the town, and of the people who once called Clare their home. 

The museum is housed in a Grade I listed building of national importance. The West Wing on the High Street is believed to date from the 14th Century and the more heavily decorated East Wing, from 1473.  This important timber-frame building is especially noted for its decorative pargeting.

The museum was established in 1979, and is entirely run by volunteers and trustees.  Artefacts on display range from Iron Age and Roman to through to Victorian and later, including clothing, tools, coins and everyday domestic items.  Recent archaeological excavations in Clare Castle discovered several Saxon and many medieval artefacts which will be on display in the 2019 season.

For additional information about admission, opening hours, access, facilities and learning opportunities, please visit the museum’s website

 

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Clare Ancient House Museum
26 High Street
Clare
Suffolk
CO10 8NY

T: 01787 277249
E: info@clare-ancient-house-museum.co.uk
W: www.clare-ancient-house-museum.co.uk/

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Clare Town Trail – Renewed and Expanded

Clare has had a Town Trail since the late 1990s, with five posts around town. Each post had 3 faces explaining the nearby buildings and providing historical or architectural details. The Trail has just been expanded to seven posts each… Continue reading Clare Town Trail – Renewed and Expanded

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