More information : [SJ 8916 6965] Old Hall [GT] Tilting Ground [GT] (Remains of) (1)
The existing 16th c. Hall, rebuilt in the 18th c., is on the site
of a previous house. An earlier hall, perhaps moated, probably
existed further north. (2)
The N and W fronts of Old Hall are good examples of its period
but the remainder has been rebuilt.
See G.Ps AO/64/223/3/ & 6.
There is no trace of a moat to the north.
The so-called tilting ground, and associated earthworks, are
apparently no more than ornamental gardening (see SJ 86 NE )
Published survey (25") revised. (3)
The Old Hall, Grade 2* (4)
Gawsworth Old Hall is a 15th and 16th century timber-framed house with 19th and 20th century additions. It was orginally quadrangular in plan, but has been reduced to a three-sided courtyard. It may have been constructed on the site of a Medieval moated house. Two to three storeys, timber framed with brick infill and white-wash wattle and daub with a stone slate roof. (1-5)
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