Mains Hall Explained

Mains Hall
Coordinates:53.857°N -2.9591°W
Location:Mains Lane, Singleton,
Lancashire,
England
Area:Borough of Wyre
Built:c.
Designation1:Grade II listed building
Designation1 Date:9 June 1967

Mains Hall (also known as Mains Hall Manor) is an historic building on Mains Lane in Singleton, Lancashire, England. It is Grade II listed, dating to the 16th century.[1] A manor house, from the 11th century, is believed to have once stood on the site.[2]

Today's manor house was remodelled in the 17th century and altered again in the 18th century and beyond. It is now a hotel.

It is in rendered brick with a slate roof, and has an irregular plan. The building has two storeys, and a hall range with projecting gabled bays, a large extension to the rear, and other additions. Most of the windows have been altered but there is one two-light mullioned window, and inside are the remains of some of the original timberwork.

George IV is believed to have visited the manor in the early 19th century, while Cardinal Allen hid there to evade the Protestant authorities during the Reformation. The monks of Cockersand Abbey were granted right of passage at the manor.

The manor was home to the Hesketh family for around 300 years; it was also the home of the Fitzherberts.

Roger and Adele Yeomans purchased the property in 1989, when it was a bed and breakfast. A fire in 2002 revealed that the manor's walls were still the original wattle and daub construction. During restoration work, the Yeomans also discovered a secret chapel.

An 18th-century octagonal dovecote, constructed of handmade brick, stands around north of the manor. It is also Grade II listed.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: MAINS HALL, Singleton - 1071996 Historic England . 2024-07-25 . historicengland.org.uk . en.
  2. Web site: 2012-11-05 . Mains Hall Manor in Poulton-le-Fylde is lovingly restored . 2024-07-25 . Great British Life . en.
  3. Web site: DOVECOTE IN FIELD, CIRCA 150 METRES NORTH OF MAINS HALL, Singleton - 1362384 Historic England . 2024-07-25 . historicengland.org.uk . en.