Smethurst Hall

SD 81 SW SMETHURST HALL ROAD 6/75 - Smethurst Hall

• II

Of various dates, from C20 back to perhaps C16. Originally a detached hall, but divided in 3 in C20. Coursed squared rubble. 2 storeys. Left-hand section is cross- wing, probably mainly later C17 or earlier C18. It has 2 stone mullioned windows (with further window in head of gable and C20 porch below right-hand window). Central, rendered section perhaps essentially C16, with very steep roof, has 2 modernised windows (and C19 moulded-panel doors to left). Larger scale right-hand section, probably later C19, has 3 windows, formerly sashes, the right-hand one in projecting gable (door below middle window). C20 pentice addition on far left. Rear of left- hand section has 2 3-light stone mullioned windows of C17 or early C18. Meadowcroft family recorded as living at Smethurst in 1581. John Taylor made alterations commemorated by tablet inscribed "T/IM/1756" (later removed). (NOTES AND QUERIES: 9.3.1906, p29).

Listing NGR: SD8357911804