Great Moreton Hall, Country house in Moreton cum Alcumlow, England.
Great Moreton Hall is a sandstone country house in Moreton cum Alcumlow featuring Gothic design with diagonal buttresses across its exterior. The Grade II* listed building displays triple-arched openings throughout its facade.
The building was constructed between 1841 and 1843 under architect Edward Blore's direction for owner George Ackers. The construction combined coursed ashlar and rubble stonework, typical methods of the period.
The main hall impresses with its carved wooden ceiling featuring a central light feature, flanked by arcaded panels and an ornately designed fireplace that showcase the craftsmanship of its era.
The estate is located in Cheshire East near Moreton cum Alcumlow and is fairly accessible once you find the right approach. When visiting, wear sturdy footwear as the grounds are set on uneven terrain.
The entrance lobby displays vaulted ceilings with carved bosses bearing the years 1841 and 1843 inscribed in stone. These stones subtly mark that the building was completed in two construction phases.
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