[3] It was designed by J W Poundley and D Walker in the High Victorian Gothic style and built by William Roberts and Joseph Holland of Ruthin; the contractors got into financial difficulty so delaying completion of the building until September 1865.

[1] Internally, the principal rooms were the council chamber, a public hall, the town clerk's office and an armoury for the local rifle volunteers.

[4] An annexe to the west of the building was used as a market hall and also accommodated the fire brigade until it moved to Park Road in February 1971.

[3] Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council was awarded a grant of £100,000 in November 2019 to convert the market hall into a community and business hub.

Ruthin Artisan Markets CIC plans to create a 'Shop mobility' like scheme and incorporate a 'Changing Places' wash room.