Historic houses · North West England
Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard
In or near Eccleston.
Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard — Grade II* listed house in the grounds of Eaton Hall, Eaton and Eccleston, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 5.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard is a historic house in North Wales. Built or established in 1873, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The original architect was Alfred Waterhouse. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 5.6 km away. Postcode area CH4.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Former Postillions House, located at the south-east corner of Stable Yard in North Wales, is a Grade II* listed Victorian building designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse. Established in 1873, it is situated within the parish of Eaton and Eccleston, close to the River Dee, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 53.1409, -2.8772
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Eaton and Eccleston
- Postcode
- CH4 9JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Established
- 1873
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551884 (CC0)
- commons: Postillion's House, Eaton Hall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard?
- Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 9JD), in the parish of Eaton and Eccleston.
- What is Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard?
- Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard — Grade II* listed house in the grounds of Eaton Hall, Eaton and Eccleston, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH4 9JD.
- When was Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard built?
- Built or established in 1873. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse.
- Is Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard a listed building?
- Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard a protected site?
- Yes — Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Former Postillions House at south-east corner of Stable Yard?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 9JD.