Diamond Hall

Diamond Hall is a red brick house, likely dating from the mid-17th century, situated on the north side of St John’s Street in Bridgnorth. It is three storeys high and originally had two sash windows set in simple reveals. The front elevation is punctuated by brick stringcourses and features a moulded wooden doorcase, though the original shell hood has been lost, leaving only the enriched modillion brackets. The eaves are heavy, with a boarded soffit, and the roof is a square, hipped design covered in old tiles. Two original moulded wooden dormers have been replaced with modern box dormers. Large, three-shaft end stacks are prominent.

The building formerly belonged to William Hardwick, an antiquary. It is depicted in a view of Bridgnorth from circa 1750, showing a balustrade along the roof and a domed lantern. The interior once featured good panelling and fireplaces. The house was formerly unoccupied and in a dilapidated condition.