Downham Hall
Country house in Lancashire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Country house in Lancashire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Downham Hall is an English country house in Downham, Lancashire, England.
Downham Hall | |
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General information | |
Type | Country house |
Architectural style | Grecian |
Location | Downham, Lancashire |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 53.8946°N 2.3315°W |
Construction started | 1835 |
Technical details | |
Material | Limestone and sandstone rubble with sandstone dressings and slate roof |
Floor count | 2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | George Webster |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Designated | 13 December 1977 |
Reference no. | 1072125 |
Downham Hall was designed by George Webster (1797–1864) in 1835, though it was built on remains from the sixteenth century.[1] It has two storeys and an attic.[1] In terms of architectural style, it has Doric columns, window aprons, the shields of Henry de Lacy, 3rd Earl of Lincoln (1251–1311) and John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (1340–1399), a cornice, and architraves.[1]
It is currently the private residence of Ralph John Assheton, 2nd Baron Clitheroe (born 1929).[2]
It has been a Grade II* listed building since 13 December 1977.[1]
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