A circular pub walk from sutton hall in sutton, near macclesfield in cheshire. It is ideal for the business person who needs good transportation links, but wants something more personal and relaxing. Sutton hall is currently closed to the public until government guidelines allow it to open in the near future. Property details for oakenclough hall sutton macclesfield. This historic manor house has a rich history dating back nearly 500 years. Before the norman conquest, macclesfield was held by edwin, earl of.
The original hall formed part of a saxon estate owned by wulfric spott, who died in 1002 and left the estate to burtonontrent abbey. Sutton, macclesfield project gutenberg selfpublishing. The lamb was built in the 1750s and in the 1780s the poor house on walker lane was built to provide food, medical aid, clothing and money for the needy children of the township. The walking route heads out across farmland to reach the nearby sutton reservoir before returning along the towpath of the macclesfield canal. A history of macclesfield clarice stella spencer davies snippet view 1961. In its life its been a manor house, family home of the earls of lucan and a convent. Sj 926 715 the sutton hall estate, or manor of sutton, was granted by the norman earls for the performance of certain duties within the forest of macclesfield. From original records, volume 1 volume 1 of east cheshire.
The old borough was conterminate with macclesfield township, but the new borough includes also parts of sutton and hurdsfield townships. Theres a charming series of rooms a bar, a library with books on shelves. Ormerods, the history of the county palatine and city of chester, 2nd edition. Sutton is in the county of cheshire and the unitary authority of cheshire east. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. Sutton lane ends, often simply referred to as sutton, is a semirural village situated roughly a couple of miles south of macclesfield and it includes the hamlets of gurnett and jarman. Dad choked to death on piece of steak during pub lunch. See our daily menu, photos and history pages sutton hall, macclesfield.
Based on the 20 oral history project of the factory, the book will be launched at the macclesfield institute hall on saturday 27th may, 2017, from 25 pm. A lovely doggy cheshire country inside for gatherings, couples and families alike. Early life in and around macclesfield, by john henry lemar. Here is a little potted history of our pub and the local area. Sutton hall macclesfield town guide visit macclesfield. With three roman roads meeting nearby, and the river bollin providing water, though little is known about the early history of macclesfield we can suppose that the district was populated well before our written history began. Macclesfield archaeological assessment cheshire archaeology. Were passionate about exceptional plants and products, inspirational and fun displays, and friendly helpful service. Macclesfield historical society and mr j t bever, g p walker and mrs n morton of the. Sutton hall is a former country house to the west of the village of sutton lane ends, cheshire, england the present building dates from the middle of the 17th century, with additions and alterations in the late 18th century, and replaced a previous manor house.
Built in 1822 as an independent chapel, but became a chapel to prestbury in 1828, and the parish church for sutton in 1835. Photographs of halls near macclesfield, cheshire, england, uk. We have recently commenced our minibus trips for 2020 and one of our first destinations was the beautiful sutton hall in macclesfield. The sutton hall estate, or manor of sutton, was granted by the norman earls for the. Appears in 40 books from 18171974 page 239 nigel, was fixed there with the same title, and stationed in such a manner, as to guard rhe country from any surprise, either from.
The hall at the heart of the building is especially noteworthy, in particular the entrance space. Theres a charming series of rooms a bar, a library with books on shelves and a raised open fire and dining areas divided by tall oak timbers. Sutton has had a surprising number of churches over the years. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Perhaps you can solve a history mystery involving our macclesfield past. Sutton hall is a 480 year old manor house now converted into a proper pub with a friendly and unpretentious atmosphere and a warren of dining areas. In 1818, the estate was sold to the former mp for blackburn, william turner, with the present hall built, in 1825. I know my great great grandfather was william parrot, the town clerk for macclesfield in 1800s. Sutton, cheshire genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Sutton hall is nestled away in the countryside just outside sutton village.
One of many properties for sale in sutton, macclesfield, cheshire, sk11 0hg from savills, world leading estate agents. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the history of macclesfield. Im looking for any living relatives of either of my great grandparents. Archbishop savage of york was a native of macclesfield. Now you will find it full of nooks and crannies, with a snug, a library and a warren of seven different dining areas, with plenty of terraces and gardens to enjoy the sun. Booth, p h w, 1985 cheshire mize book 1405, unpublished transcript. Located only 3 miles from macclesfield town centre. Sutton, a township, two chapelries, and a subdistrict, in prestbury parish, macclesfield district, cheshire. Wolfe died in 1573 with the book incomplete and his heirs gave holinshed the. Sutton hall was the birth place of ralph holinshed, a 16th century scholar whose historical chronicles were used as the basis for fourteen of shakespeares plays. Long and interesting history of the macclesfield institute, by betty white.
Here at sutton hall we have a wide variety of dishes along with a dedicated gluten free menu, we are. Imagine creating a pub out of a 480 year old manor house, family home of the earls of lucan and a former convent. A potted history and photo gallery is available at. Currie, tiger books international, london, 1994, isbn 18550762. In 57, a hall was built in the town for the mayors court and the borough court portmote. Streets and houses of old macclesfield, by john earles, published in 1915 and reprinted in a limited edition of 750 copies by mtd rigg publications in 1990. For over 21 years fairways has proudly been an independent, family run business with two centres set in the beautiful english countryside. Georges church is in macclesfield, and was originally a dissenting chapel. The history of macclesfield kindle edition by john corry. In 1819, charges were brought against the macclesfield workhouse master, charles salt, at the annual vestry meeting. Sutton village homepage macclesfield local information. Nestled in the lovely cheshire countryside, the house has been transformed into a country pub in recent years. Sutton hall, near macclesfield, cheshire used under creative commons license.
Welcome to fairways, an award winning garden centre. Sutton hall is a grade ii listed building in sutton lane ends, cheshire east, england. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. History of sutton, in macclesfield and cheshire map and. Haddons outing to historic sutton hall haddon hall care. Sutton s workhouse was opened in 1785 on walker lane, sutton. The original manor house was replaced in the 16th century by the current sutton hall now a pub. Langley hall now converted to flats was built around 1650. It was alleged that he was blasphemous, had stolen from an old woman, kept ducks there which he had fed on the inmates bread, and was regularly inebriated. Or, a history of the hundred of macclesfield, in the county palatine of chester. Eddisbury hall, park mount, foden bank, and hurdsfield house are the chief residences. Sutton hall, sutton hall, bullocks lane, sutton, macclesfield, cheshire, sk11 0he.
Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Travel in 1838 from adelaide to his selection 20 miles east. Sutton hall sutton hall, bullocks lane, sutton, macclesfield. Macclesfield, cheshire genealogy heraldry and history. George bennett was a master painter and decorator and jessie live at langley hall prior to marrying my great grandfather. Sutton hall is a historic manor house whose rich history dates back over 500 years. Book spa treatment in macclesfield, cheshire shrigley hall.
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