Lydiate Hall

Lydiate Hall was a 16th-century hall in Lydiate, Merseyside, England. The hall was a black-and-white half-timbered house, and was similar in design to Speke Hall. The hall was accompanied by a private chapel. It was a known Catholic house during the time of Elizabeth I of England, and the building contained at least three priest holes. The hall became a ruin in the early 20th century, and is now part of the grounds of Lydiate Hall Farm on Southport Road, Lydiate. It is now part of a conservation area, along with the nearby Scotch Piper Inn and St Catherine's Chapel.[1] Its ruins were Grade II listed in 1968.[2]

Lydiate Hall
Lydiate Hall in 2007
General information
Town or cityLydiate
CountryEngland

The building was constructed in the 15th and 16th century, and was altered in the 19th century. The building was set out in an L-shape. As of the 20th century, the foundations exist, along with the brick and stone structure with 19th century windows on the ground and first floor; the timber-framed hall was completely demolished. A partial collar and strut roof with moulded tie beams remained as of 1985, as well as a Tudor-headed fireplace with shield and cornice and a 19th-century range.[2]

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References

  1. "History of Lydiate". Lydiate Parish Council. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  2. Historic England. "Remains of Lydiate Hall (1075840)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2014-03-01.


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