In the 15th century the Berminghams moved from it to their town house near the market cross in the square.

[10] The original entrance was at first-floor level and was reached by an external wooden stairs.

Heat was probably provided by a brazier in the centre of the hall, with the smoke exiting through a louver or opening in the roof directly above.

[citation needed] There is fine carving on the exterior of the doorway and on the inner side of two of the window openings.

The capitals are carved with floral motifs in a local style, known as the "School of the West", transitional between Romanesque and Late Gothic.