Boughton Hall

Boughton Hall is a two-storey brick building with stone detailing and grey slate roofing, constructed in an E-shaped layout in Cheshire. The structure was redeveloped in 2008 to serve as the central hub of a retirement village with modern residential facilities.

The original structure was built before 1579 but was destroyed in 1643 during the English Civil War. The building was reconstructed and underwent further modifications throughout the 18th century.

The interior fireplace from 1655 displays biblical scenes in tilework, showing how people of that era decorated their homes with religious imagery. These tiles reveal what residents valued in their living spaces during the mid-17th century.

The building now functions as part of a residential retirement community and is not freely open to the public for tours. Visitors should check in advance whether any guided visits or special access might be arranged.

The building features three semicircular steps leading to the central porch, a distinctive Georgian design detail that defines its front entrance. The original sash windows remain intact, representing a rare example of authentic 18th-century fenestration preserved in this region.

Location: Cheshire West and Chester

GPS coordinates: 53.19020,-2.86240

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02