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Dunham Massey Hall

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Dunham Massey Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Her Ladyship's Parlour in the Dunham Massey is the Stamford Military Hospital exhibition - geograph.org.uk - 4134535

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

About

Dunham Massey Hall is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I 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

Dunham Massey Hall, usually known simply as Dunham Massey, is an English country house in the parish of Dunham Massey, in the district of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. During World War I, it was temporarily used as the Stamford Military Hospital. It was designated a Grade I listed building on 5 March 1959. It has been owned by the National Trust since the death of Roger Grey, 10th and last Earl of Stamford, in 1976. Dunham Massey was rebuilt in the early 18th century by George Booth, 2nd Earl of Warrington. He had inherited an older mansion from his father, which was in a very poor state of repair. There were significant alterations, especially internally, at the start of the 20th century. It has historic formal gardens and a deer park. The park and gardens are listed Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.

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Background

History

'Old' Sir George Booth, 1st Baronet built the first mansion on the site in the early 17th-century. However, the house remained uncompleted by the time of his death and was only completed after the Civil War in the later 17th century by his grandson, 'Young' George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer. He inherited family debts and spent a considerable amount of energy investing in the future of Dunham Massey Hall; he planted trees to sell for timber and worked to recoup unpaid debts. George Booth, 2nd Earl of Warrington died in 1758 and, in a move remarkable for the eighteenth century, ensured that his only child, a daughter, Lady Mary Booth (1704–72), would inherit and control the estate. Their son,…

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Coordinates
53.3830, -2.4000
District
Trafford
Parish
Dunham Massey
Postcode
WA14 4SJ
Parliamentary constituency
Altrincham and Sale West

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dunham Massey Hall?
Dunham Massey Hall is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA14 4SJ), in the parish of Dunham Massey.
Is Dunham Massey Hall a listed building?
Dunham Massey Hall is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
How do I get to Dunham Massey Hall?
Drivers can navigate to postcode WA14 4SJ. It sits within the Altrincham and Sale West parliamentary constituency.