Pooley Hall

Pooley Hall is a brick manor house with crenellated walls located near the Coventry Canal. The building was designed as a residential seat and originally contained its own chapel, reflecting the religious importance of the estate.

Sir Thomas Cockayne built Pooley Hall in 1509, creating one of the first brick-built manor houses in England with castle-like features. The building marked an important shift in how country estates were constructed and fortified during the Tudor period.

The residence held significance for the Cockayne family, who shaped local life and traditions within its walls for generations. The name Pooley derives from Old English roots linked to water, reflecting the importance of nearby waterways to the community.

The building sits directly next to Pooley Country Park, which covers the former estate grounds and former mining areas. Visitors can view the exterior of the building and explore the adjacent park, which provides wide open spaces for walking and observation.

The residence underwent a remarkable transformation in 1850 when coal mining began on the estate, fundamentally changing the landscape and purpose of the land. This shift from noble dwelling to industrial site created a place where two very different historical periods left their marks side by side.

Location: Polesworth

Part of: Pooley Estate

GPS coordinates: 52.62250,-1.61906

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40