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| Henshall Hall | |
|---|---|
 Site of the former gates to Henshall Hall | |
General information | |
| Status | Demolished |
Architectural style | Gothic |
| Year built | 1873-1877 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | James Stevens |
Henshall Hall was a Country House in Congleton, Cheshire.[1]
History
[edit]Construction of Henshall Hall began in 1873 and was finished four years later in 1877.[1][2]
The house was designed for John Henshall Williamson by architect James Stevens, Stevens designed the house in a gothic style.[1][2]
During construction the house was known as Moss House, it was later re-named Henshall Hall by its first owner.[2]
During World War 1, Henshall Hall was used as a hospital to treat wounded solders.[2]
Following the death of the last resident of the house, Henshall Hall was bought by a local builder and planning permission was sought to build a new housing estate on the land.[3]
Henshall Hall was demolished in 1975, the house was replaced by a housing estate.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 de Figueiredo, Peter; Treuherz, Julian (1988). Cheshire Country Houses. Chichester: Phillmore & Co LTD. p. 240. ISBN 0850336554.
- 1 2 3 4 Boon, K.P. (2007). History of Mossley Congleton, Cheshire. Congleton Museum. p. 27.
- ↑ Murgatroyd, Lyndon (2013). The History of Henshall Hall and its Occupants. Congleton Museum. p. 16.