| Summary : House, formerly a grange of Combermere Abbey, and retaining features of the grange. The land was granted to Combermere circa 1200, and the present building may date from the mid-14th century, but its oldest visible features are probably late 15th century. The north west wing is probably early 18th century, altered and repaired in the 19th and mid 20th centuries. Reddish-buff sandstone with Kerridge stone-slate roofs. The south east wing, probably at first the great hall, is now of 2 storeys and an attic; the north west wing, lower, has 2 storeys. Former site of 12th century cross now at Swythamley Park in Heaton, Staffordshire. |
More information : [SJ95556540] Wincle Grange[TI.] (1)
A grange of Combermere Abbey, erected at the end of the 14th or beginning of the 15thc. Some portions of the original building still remain. Used as a residence and farmhouse since the dissolution of the Abbey. An Anglian (3) cross-shaft, similar to that at Clulow, but smaller, formerly existed in the courtyard, but this has been removed to Swythamley in Staffordshire. (2-3)
'Wincle Grange' is not an outstanding example of its period. The exact site of the cross in the courtyard could not be ascertained. (4)
Wincle Grange is a stone building of two storeys and attic with a stone slated roof, stone stacks and a four window front. A lower range is later. The windows are stone mullioned with sashes; an arched opening at the front is blocked. Grade 2*. (5)
The cross at Swythamley is 12th century, not Anglian. (6) |