Roman Times
100 AD
1st – 4th Site of a Roman Kiln on the edges of the Roman Fort. The East […]
The Old Hall
1550
The fireplace in the entrance hall is the oldest known fabric in the house dating from about […]
Pendle Witch Trial and Thomas Covell
1612
Pendle Witch Trial took place in Lancaster in 1612 and Thomas Covell was the Keeper of the […]
Gillow Furniture Makers
1730
Gillow, furniture makers was founded in Lancaster in 1730
Circuit Judges’ Residence
1811
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The Judges’ Lodgings Museum
1975
In 1975 The Crown Court moved to Preston and the Judges’ Lodgings was converted to a Museum, […]
Roman Times
3rd June 1930
1st – 4th Site of a Roman Kiln on the edges of the Roman Fort. The East Gate between the town and the fort was at the corner of the Judges’ Lodgings. There is also evidence of the Romans in the remains of a Roman bath-house between the Castle and the river
The Old Hall
11th January 1940
The fireplace in the entrance hall is the oldest known fabric in the house dating from about 1550. There was previously a timber framed building on the site known as The Old Hall.
Pendle Witch Trial and Thomas Covell
11th January 1950
Pendle Witch Trial took place in Lancaster in 1612 and Thomas Covell was the Keeper of the Castle and locked up the witches. The Judges’ Lodgings was originally the town house of Thomas Covell, Mayor of Lancaster and Keeper of Lancaster Castle. He demolished the Old Hall and built a New Hall on the site around 1625, as Lancaster developed its status as port, market town and centre of justice for Lancashire.
Thomas Covell died on 1st August 1639. He was buried in Lancaster Priory where you can see a brass floor plaque with his name inscribed.
Pendle Witch Trial and Thomas Covell
11th February 1960
Gillow, furniture makers was founded in Lancaster in 1730