Photo: Samlesbury Hall by Andrew Mathewson, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Samlesbury Hall is a medieval manor house in Lancashire, built in 1325 by Gilbert de Southworth, who acquired the estate through his marriage to Alice d'Ewyas.
The black-and-white timbered great hall survives largely intact, making it one of the better-preserved examples of medieval domestic architecture in the north of England.
In 1924 a building firm purchased the hall with the intention of demolishing it.
Money was raised by public subscription, and the Samlesbury Hall Trust took ownership in 1925 to secure its future.
The hall is open to the public and hosts regular antiques fairs on the grounds.
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Plan your visit
Nearest station: Pleasington Rail Station (2.9 miles)
Open to visitors all year round, daily except Saturdays; check the official website for current details.
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Within 5 miles of Samlesbury Hall there are 2 historic properties, including 1 church and 1 historic house, across Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Samlesbury Hall there are 6 historic properties, including 3 historic houses and 2 churchs, across Historic Houses, Churches Conservation Trust and English Heritage sites.
Within 20 miles of Samlesbury Hall there are 17 historic properties, including 6 churchs, 6 historic houses and 3 historic buildings, across Churches Conservation Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Facts
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Lancashire, England
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