Myton Hall

Myton Hall is a country house dated 1693, although some suggest it may have been built in the 1680s. It was constructed for Sir Brian Stapylton, who owned the estate from 1679 to 1730, and is attributed to the architect John Etty. The house has undergone some alterations and additions in the late 18th century and later.

The building is made of brick with a plinth and is stuccoed. It features a stone doorcase with alternating block quoins and a moulded first-floor string. The roof is hipped and covered with graduated Lakeland slate, topped with tall rendered ridge stacks and four flat-headed dormers. Myton Hall has an L-shaped plan and two storeys, with seven bays; the central bay projects forward and is distinguished by quoins and a grand doorcase that includes an architrave, monogrammed keystone consoles, and a broken segmental pediment with an achievement of arms.

The late 18th-century infill includes a half-glazed door flanked by fluted pilasters, a paterae head, and a radial fanlight. Above this door, the window features an eared architrave with scroll feet. The other windows are set in shallow projections that enhance the vertical emphasis, and all windows are sash types with glazing bars.

Inside, the entrance leads into a panelled staircase hall adorned with bands of carved decoration. The grand staircase features a closed string with a bayleaf garland, twisted balusters made of separate strands, a curved handrail, and stout square newels with carved pendants. There is a large acanthus bracket at the foot of the stair, and the dado matches the staircase's carved detail. The saloon showcases Palladian decoration, including a cornice, doors, a fireplace, and an overmantel, with an Ionic screen at one end. The dining room boasts a 17th-century ceiling divided into panels with raised borders, strapwork, and cabochon ornament. Additional notable interiors can be found in the library, small drawing room, and upper floors. A tower-like addition with an ogee dome was likely added around 1900.