More information : (SD 77681591) Hey House (NAT) (1)
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Hey House
9.8.66
- II*
Built as hunting lodge c.1616; wings added later in C17. Stone.
Divided into 2 dwellings. Long rectangular plan. 2 storeys. All
windows with stone mullions and transoms and small diamond panes.
West wing contains old main entrance hall, with wall seating made
from pews from Whalley Abbey. C17 fireplace. Rear door said to be
carved with date 1616. East wing: much of the carved woodwork said
to be from Whalley Abbey. Fireplace dated 1671; overmantel perhaps
later. Panelling in same room possibly c.1700. Door from the Abbey.
Fireplace more simply carved dated 1695 in dining room. Some
panelling in a bedroom. 2 stained glass window medallions, one
dated 1616. Tunnel from kitchen has segmental-arched stone barrel
vault. Holcombe Hunt established here 1708. (Country Life, April-
June 1952) (2)
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