Buckshaw Hall

Buckshaw Hall is a 17th-century manor house with an H-shaped floor plan built on sandstone foundations with exposed timber framing. The roof is covered in slate while the walls show a mix of wattle, daub, and brick construction.

The manor was built in 1654 by Major Edward Robinson Melmoth and changed hands several times afterward. In 1936 it became part of a military munitions complex, which shaped its structure for decades.

The hall tells the story of how local families lived and what building methods craftspeople preferred in this area. You can still see the skilled work in the exposed beams and stonework, showing everyday construction practices from that era.

The building sits within a modern residential development and is visible from outside, though note it is a private historic monument. The best time for viewing the structure is during daylight when details of the timber framing and masonry are clearly visible.

The manor was rediscovered in the 1950s after being overlooked for a long time. It faced demolition plans more than once but survived and now stands within the modern Buckshaw Village residential area.