Standish Hall

The original hall was constructed in 1574 and consisted of a wattle and daub H-shaped building. In 1684, a northern wing built of brick was added; during the same period, many alterations were made to the original house. In 1748, a three-story western wing was added, also built out of brick. The hall was surrounded by a moat until 1780, when it was filled in. A final extension to the hall further to the west was added in 1822. By the late 19th century, Standish Hall stood in extensive parkland with forests, grasslands and large fishponds. The hall and its Roman Catholic chapel were at the centre of the estate, which had a series of interconnecting paths and possibly a ha-ha to the south. A…