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Clayton Hall Academy

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Clayton Hall Academy — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Altar and cross in St James the Great, Clayton - geograph.org.uk - 7351137

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Clayton Hall Academy is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Clayton Hall Academy is a mixed secondary school located in the Clayton area of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the English county of Staffordshire.

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Background

History

The present Clayton Hall, which is used as part of the college, is at least the third Hall on or near the current site. There was a Hall on Clayton Road where Barn Court is currently situated. This belonged to the Lovatt Family, local landowners at the time. The second Hall was opposite the Nuffield Hospital, it eventually belonged to Mary Lovatt Booth, the sole survivor of the Lovatt and Booth families. She was a local heiress and married John Ayshford Wise in 1837. The Hall and the family are featured in John Ward's book, Stoke-upon-Trent of 1842. The family did not live at Clayton Hall, as it was a little run down at the time. They had a new Hall built on the present site as newlyweds.…

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Coordinates
52.9888, -2.2189
County
Staffordshire
Parish
Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area
Postcode
ST5 3DN
Parliamentary constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Established
2015

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clayton Hall Academy?
Clayton Hall Academy is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST5 3DN), in the parish of Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area.
Is Clayton Hall Academy a listed building?
Clayton Hall Academy is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Clayton Hall Academy?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ST5 3DN. It sits within the Newcastle-under-Lyme parliamentary constituency.