Dunham Massey Hall — Land & Legacy

About this place

Dunham Massey Hall stands within a medieval deer park in Trafford, Greater Manchester, close to the Cheshire border.

The house was originally built in 1616, then extensively remodelled between 1732 and 1740 by architect John Norris for George Booth, 2nd Earl of Warrington.

Fallow deer still graze across the park, one of the oldest surviving in the country.

The interiors were substantially altered again in the early 20th century.

The National Trust has managed the estate since 1976, following the death of Roger Grey, the 10th and last Earl of Stamford.

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History

The estate remained with the Booth family and later the Grey family, Earls of Stamford, for over three centuries, passing to the National Trust after the death of Roger Grey, the 10th and last Earl, in 1976. The house was originally built in 1616 by Sir George Booth and extensively remodelled between 1732 and 1740 by architect John Norris. It is Grade I listed, recognising its Georgian remodelling and earlier origins.

Architecture

The house was originally built in 1616, then extensively remodelled between 1732 and 1740 by architect John Norris for George Booth, 2nd Earl of Warrington. The interiors were substantially altered again in the early 20th century.

Worth knowing

During the First World War, the house was requisitioned as the Stamford Military Hospital, treating wounded soldiers away from the front.

Gardens & grounds

The formal gardens and surrounding parkland are listed Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.

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