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Seighford Hall

Introduction

Seighford Hall is a 16th-century timber-framed manor house with associated grounds, re-designed in the 18th century. It is currently in use as a nursing home.

The grounds are mostly lawned, and ornamental ponds remain. These are believed to be former fish stews. There is some balustrading to the terrace in front of the house. This was probably altered during its former use as a hotel.

Pevsner (1974, 233) mentions a coach house, gamekeeper's cottage, and a brick tower, designed to look like a church tower.

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History

This large, timber-framed house dates from the 16th century, and is the former home of the Eld family. According to White’s Directory, it was still owned by the family in 1851.

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Features & Designations

Features

  • Terrace
  • Balustrade
  • Fishpond
  • Lawn
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Seighford

References

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