Harrytown Hall

Harrytown Hall is a former manor house in Bredbury, Stockport, England.

The first hall was built in the 15th century by Harry Bruckshaw.[1] In 1671, it was demolished and rebuilt by John Bruckshaw.[2] John's initials were carved along with his wife's, Sarah, over the front door along with the year.[3] The hall was built in a Gothic style, and it remains well-preserved.[4]

For many years the Bruckshaw's owned the estate, and later the Fosters and the Waltons,[5] but in 1913 the hall became a convent school. In 1978, the school moved to new premises and became Harrytown Catholic High School. The building is now flats.[4]

References
  1. Burke, Bernard (1852). A visitation of the seats and arms of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain. Colburn. p. 266.
  2. Burke, pp.266-7
  3. Burke, p.267
  4. "Peak District View: Harrytown Hall". Peak District National Park. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  5. Middleton, Thomas (1899). Annals of Hyde and district : containing historical reminiscences of Denton, Haughton, Dukinfield, Mottram, Longdendale, Bredbury, Marple, and the neighbouring townships. Cartwright & Rattray. p. 399.

53.4127°N 2.1051°W / 53.4127; -2.1051


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