Lydiate Hall

The building was constructed in the 15th and 16th century, and was altered in the 19th century. The founders were Laurence Ireland and his wife Katherine Blundell. Ireland is believed to been responsible for the later extensions to the house sometime around 1451. The hall and its chapel were inherited by Edward Ireland in 1609. The building was originally a quadrangle plan with an enclosed courtyard, with the front being the oldest portion of stone construction and surrounded by a moat. During the late 18th century, then owner Henry Blundell authorised significant demolition of the hall, particularly the areas that were considered picturesque and in turn removing all trace of the principle…