Treasurer’s House is a small house in Martock dating back to the reign of Edward I, and now owned by the National Trust. It was built in 1293, though the kitchen and great hall were added in the 15th century. It is the second-oldest building in Somerset, after the Bishop’s Palace in Wells.
In 1995, the 16th-century whitewash was removed from a wall in one of the upper chambers, revealing an unusual fresco depicting the crucifixion. It seems likely that the whitewashing was a result of the Protestant reformation, with its strictures against religious images.
The Treasurer’s House is located along the B3165 Church Road in Martock, opposite the church and the village stocks! The nearest bus stop is The Pinnacle, served by routes 10C, 52 and 652. The postcode is TA12 6JL.