Harrytown Hall

Harrytown Hall is a former manor house situated in Bredbury, near Stockport, United Kingdom.

The first hall was built in the 15th century by Harry Bruckshaw,[1] but it was demolished and rebuilt in 1671 by John Bruckshaw,[2] whose initials were carved along with his wife's, Sarah, over the front door along with the year.[3] It was built in a gothic style, and it remains well-preserved.[4]

For many years the Bruckshaws owned the estate, and later the Fosters and the Waltons,[5] but in 1913 the hall became a convent school. In 1978 the school moved to new premises and became Harrytown Catholic High School; the building is now used as flats.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Burke, Bernard (1852). A visitation of the seats and arms of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain. Colburn. p. 266.
  2. ↑ Burke, pp.266-7
  3. ↑ Burke, p.267
  4. 1 2 "Peak District View: Harrytown Hall". Peak District National Park. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  5. ↑ Middleton, Thomas (1899). Annals of Hyde and district : containing historical reminiscences of Denton, Haughton, Dukinfield, Mottram, Longdendale, Bredbury, Marple, and the neighbouring townships. Cartwright & Rattray. p. 399.

Coordinates: 53°24′46″N 2°06′18″W / 53.4127°N 2.1051°W / 53.4127; -2.1051



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