Dalegarth Hall

Dalegarth Hall is a manor house with a history dating back to the 14th century, though the present building largely originates from the 16th century, constructed for the Stanley family. Around 1750, partial demolition and subsequent alterations occurred. The building is constructed of coursed rubble with quoins, and has graduated slate roofs with stone ridges. It follows an S-shaped plan and extends over two storeys. A plank door is located on the north return, and the windows are largely asymmetrical replacements from the 20th century. The interior was renovated at an unknown date. A formerly original oak staircase has been replaced, and there is an inglenook fireplace featuring a chamfered firebeam. The ceiling of the dining room was once ornamented with plasterwork, displaying the date 1599 and the initials E. & A.S., for Edward and Ann Stanley. Notable structural features include stop-chamfered spine beams with run-out stops, and queen strut roof trusses. The chimneys are of mid and end rubble construction, with cylindrical stacks on square bases.