Introduction
This is a small, but interesting and unspoiled designed landscape, with parkland, summerhouse, and water features.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
- History
The 16th-century hall has been in the same family since 1540. It was remodelled in the 17th century.
Period
18th Century
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Bridge, lodge, gate piers.
- Grade: II
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Hall
- Grade: I
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Stable Block
- Grade: II*
Features
- Ha-ha
- Lake
- Cascade
- Summerhouse
- Avenue
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
18th Century
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Whitmore
- References
References
- Pevsner, N. {The Buildings of England: Staffordshire} (Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1974) p309. The Buildings of England: Staffordshire
- White 1851. {A History, Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire}, ref: Capt R Mainwaring. A History, Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire
- Plot, W., n.d. {The Natural History of the County of Staffordshire}, vol. IV, p352. The Natural History of the County of Staffordshire
- Country Life, Vol 121, published 1957, p 1144-1147. Country Life, Vol 121
- Cavenagh-Mainwaring family papers