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Streethay Manor 7041

Brief Description

The site was originally a moated manor. Part of the moat and a plunge bath remain extant.

History

The house was built in 1591 by Richard Pyott within the medieval moated area described in 1706 as having gardens, orchards, fishponds and a pigeon house. There was also a spring-fed, stone, cold plunge bath between the house and the moat.

Features
  • Manor House (featured building)
  • Description: The house is of red brick with sandstone ashlar dressings.
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  • Water Feature
  • Description: Cold plunge bath.
Well Head
Authorities

Civil Parish

  • Streethay
History

Period

  • Tudor (1485-1603)
Contact
References

Contributors

  • Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust