Merchant's House in Marlborough has reopened after more than three months. 

The iconic building was forced to close "due to structural concerns".

The decision followed a detailed inspection of the whole house which is listed as a Grade II property and is located in the centre of Marlborough’s high street.

This was carried out by the Trust’s consultant architect and structural engineers, and was its first such survey in 20 years.

The significant problems they identified were slight movements in the Great Staircase and the two fireplaces in the Panelled Room, all of which had been observed earlier by Trust staff.

Alison Galvin-Wright, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said “This two months closure has been unfortunate and we regret the inconvenience it has caused.

“We are most grateful to Marlborough Town Council and St Peter’s Trust for enabling us to relocate some of our regular programme of events.”

This closure came just a year after an appeal to raise £150k was launched for other repairs. 

On that occasion, the 17th century building needed work to the roof and windows.