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Washington Old Hall

Washington Old Hall — manor house associated with the family of George Washington.

Washington Old Hall

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Washington Old Hall is a stately home in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1183. Constructed primarily of rock. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Owned by National Trust. Managed by National Trust. Address: NE38 7LE. Wikidata describes it as: "manor house associated with the family of George Washington". Coordinates: 54.9027°, -1.5164°.

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Washington Old Hall is a historic manor house in Washington, Tyne and Wear, England. It lies in the centre of Washington, being surrounded by other villages. The building was the ancestral home of the family of George Washington (1732–1799), the first president of the United States.

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Coordinates
54.9027, -1.5164
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
NE38 7LE
Parliamentary constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
Established
1183

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Washington Old Hall?
Washington Old Hall is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9027°, -1.5164°.
When was Washington Old Hall built?
Washington Old Hall dates to 1183 — the Norman & medieval period.
Who runs Washington Old Hall?
Washington Old Hall is managed by National Trust — members get free entry.
Is Washington Old Hall a listed building?
Washington Old Hall carries the heritage designation "Grade I listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.