More information : (SJ 88149835) Clayton Hall (NR) Moat) (NR) (1)
An early 17th century moated manor house, which is probably on
the site of an earlier building. Additions were made to the
Hall in the 18th century, and in 1900 it was largely restored, so
that little of the original timber-framed house now survives.
It is alleged that a chapel was standing, at the beginning
of the 18th century, to the north-west of the Hall. Now the
property of Manchester Corporation. (2)
As described, but not outstanding, see photograph. The southern
part of the Hall is in the process of being renovated. A
water-filled moat surrounding the Hall is well maintained.
Published survey (1:1250) correct. No trace of chapel. (3)
Clayton Hall. A 15th and 17th century house surrounded by a
moat, approached across a stone bridge.
Listed Grade II*. (4)
SJ 8812 9856. The present Clayton Hall stands on a rectangular island
c.66m by 74m. Access to the island is by a later medieval twin
arched stone bridge across the moat's south-eastern arm.
Clayton was the seat of the Byron family from the late 12th to the
early 17th century, after which it passed through various families.
It was the birthplace of Humphrey Chetham, founder of Chetham's
School. A late 14th/early 15th century chapel stood at the island's
north-west corner until the beginning of the 18th century and
fragments of the masonry have been found on the island from time to
time. During the 15th century building expansion took place and
Clayton Hall is thought to have been quadrangular or of three wings
at this time. This hall was largely demolished and a new house built
during the 17th century. Additions to the hall were made in the 18th
century and in 1900 the house was largely restored. The late medieval
bridge replaced and earlier timber structure and was widened at the
turn of the 19th century. The moat has been scoured out and concrete
lined and, with the house, is not included in the schedule. (5)
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