Harrytown Hall
Harrytown Hall is a former manor house situated in Bredbury, near Stockport, United Kingdom.
The first hall was built in the 15th century by .[1] In 1671 it was demolished and rebuilt by .[2] John's initials were carved along with his wife's, Sarah, over the front door along with the year.[3] The hall was built in a Gothic style, and it remains well-preserved.[4]
For many years the Bruckshaw's owned the estate, and later the Fosters and the Waltons,[5] but in 1913 the hall became a convent school. In 1978, the school moved to new premises and became Harrytown Catholic High School. The building is now used as flats.[4]
References[]
- ^ Burke, Bernard (1852). A visitation of the seats and arms of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain. Colburn. p. 266.
- ^ Burke, pp.266-7
- ^ Burke, p.267
- ^ a b "Peak District View: Harrytown Hall". Peak District National Park. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
- ^ Middleton, Thomas (1899). Annals of Hyde and district : containing historical reminiscences of Denton, Haughton, Dukinfield, Mottram, Longdendale, Bredbury, Marple, and the neighbouring townships. Cartwright & Rattray. p. 399.
Coordinates: 53°24′46″N 2°06′18″W / 53.4127°N 2.1051°W
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- Houses in Greater Manchester