Introduction
Astley Hospital has a hall with grounds in open fields to the north of Astley. The hall was originally known as Dam House, the name arising from the dam built on the nearby brook to power a corn mill.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
441942876417Website
https://www.damhouse.net/Access contact details
Please note: The information on this website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
The site is now a community centre and tearooms, which are open to the public.
Monday - Friday 9:30 - 17:00
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 16:30
Owners
Morts Astley Heritage Trust
- History
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Hall (featured building)
- Description: The hall came into the possession of the Mort family in 1595 and there is a lintel recording that the present building was `Erected by Adam Mort and Margaret Mort 1650?.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
24
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Astley Mosley Common
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Lancashire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit