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Smithills Hall
Hob Uid: 43437
Location : Bolton Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SD6994011870
Summary : Large house, part now converted into a museum. Originally an early 14th century hall house, extended in the 15th or early 16th century and again in 1590. The chapel was rebuilt in 1858 and the house was remodelled and extended circa 1875. The north and west sides of the house were formerly protected by a moat. Mostly stone-built, with some timber framing and with stone-flagged roofs throughout.
More information : (SD 69951187) Smithill's Hall (NR) (1) (SD 69981186) Chapel (NR) (Domestic) (2) Smithill's Hall consists of three ranges (E, N & W) of an open court, the position of the gatehouse implies that there was also a south range. The oldest part is the great hall in the north range, which is ascribed to the early 15th century. In 1590 the west range was extended and there were further additions circa 1875. The chapel was rebuilt in 1858. (3) The north and west sides were formerly protected by a moat. (4) SD 69961188 The oldest parts of the Hall are now in the process of being restored by Ministry of Works and will eventually be opened to the Public. Mr France, Ranger of Bolton Corporation, of Smithhill's Cottage, confirmed the name as Smithill's Hall. 95) A good example of the period, now renovated and open to the public. No trace of a moat survives. (6) Smithills Hall. One of the most important houses in Lancashire. Grade 1. (7) SD 699 118. Smithills Hall. Scheduled No. GM 12. (8)

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Source details : OS 6" 1927-38
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Source details : OS 6" 1849
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Source details : Buildings of England South Lancashire 1969 pp89-90 (N Pevsner)
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Source details : Victoria County History Lancashire 5, 1911 pp14-19 (W Farrer & J Brownbill) 47 5
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Source details : F1 EG 02-APR-58
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Source details : English Heritage SAM List Greater Manchester March 1994 3.
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Source details : F2 ISS 21-JAN-76
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Bolton District, April 1974 p61
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Early C14
Monument End Date : 1332
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Moat, Hall House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence, Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extended C15/early C16
Monument End Date : 1532
Monument Start Date : 1400
Monument Type : Hall House, Cross Wing House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Extended 1590
Monument End Date : 1590
Monument Start Date : 1590
Monument Type : Hall House, Cross Wing House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Rebuilt 1858
Monument End Date : 1858
Monument Start Date : 1858
Monument Type : Chapel
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored c1875
Monument End Date : 1885
Monument Start Date : 1865
Monument Type : Cross Wing House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : C20
Monument End Date : 1999
Monument Start Date : 1900
Monument Type : Museum
Evidence : Extant Building

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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : GM 12
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 90271
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 476279
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 61 SE 15
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1958-04-02
End Date : 1958-04-02

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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1976-01-21
End Date : 1976-01-21

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1993-01-01
End Date : 1993-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1996-01-01
End Date : 1996-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1996-01-01
End Date : 1996-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1997-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31

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Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 2001-01-01
End Date : 2001-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2004-01-01
End Date : 2004-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Smithills Hall