The Passage

This is the room to the rear of the Undercroft. There is architectural evidence that Moyse's Hall originally extended further to the rear, which suggests that this room and the one above are a 16th century remodelling of a 12th century annexe. This is called 'the Passage' on Thomas Warren's map of 1741 and is entered through a 16th century brick arch. Two further brick arches on the side wall which survived until 1984, probably originally opened onto a courtyard. The mock fireplace on the wall opposite the arches is a recent addition: it consists of two pillars built to carry a 16th century oak fireplace lintel from the Pickerel Inn at Ixworth.

The Staircase

Perhaps replacing the medieval original, is a staircase leading to the first floor. This is a 19th Century addition. At the top is a Gothic style window, through which can be seen, on the left hand wall, two small barred windows dating from the period when the building was a prison. At the top of the stairs is a lobby. The door straight ahead leads to the Solar and that on the left to the Hall.