Museums · North West England
Dorfold Hall
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Dorfold Hall (SJ635524) is a Grade I listed Jacobean mansion in Acton, Cheshire, England, considered by Nikolaus Pevsner to be one of the two finest Jacobean houses in the county. The present owners a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich · 1.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dorfold Hall (SJ635524) is a Grade I listed Jacobean mansion in Acton, Cheshire, England, considered by Nikolaus Pevsner to be one of the two finest Jacobean houses in the county. The present owners are the Roundells.
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Dorfold Hall (SJ635524) is a Grade I listed Jacobean mansion in Acton, Cheshire, England, considered by Nikolaus Pevsner to be one of the two finest Jacobean houses in the county. The present owners are the Roundells.
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Background
History
Dorfold or Deofold means "cattle enclosure" or "deer park". A manor at Dorfold is recorded in Henry III's reign (1216–1272); early landowners were the Wettenhall, Arderne, Davenport, Stanley and Bromley families. The estate was purchased in 1602 by Sir Roger Wilbraham, a prominent lawyer who served as Solicitor-General for Ireland under Elizabeth I and held positions at court under James I. Dorfold Hall was constructed in 1616–1621 for his younger brother and heir, Ralph Wilbraham, on the site of the earlier hall. The grounds of the hall were remodelled in 1861–1862, with the construction of several buildings including the gate lodge. During the Second World War, refugees, mainly from…
Description
Dorfold Hall is a two-storey building on a double-pile plan in red brick with stone dressings. The main façade features a recessed centre with two small wings and large windows.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0685, -2.5451
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Burland and Acton
- Postcode
- CW5 8LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Established
- 1616
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Dorfold Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dorfold Hall?
- Dorfold Hall is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW5 8LA), in the parish of Burland and Acton.
- What is Dorfold Hall?
- Dorfold Hall (SJ635524) is a Grade I listed Jacobean mansion in Acton, Cheshire, England, considered by Nikolaus Pevsner to be one of the two finest Jacobean houses in the county. The present owners a
- How do I get to Dorfold Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW5 8LA.
- When was Dorfold Hall built?
- Built or established in 1616.
- How do I get to Dorfold Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW5 8LA.