Styche Hall

Styche Hall is a three-story brick residence in Moreton Say with a hipped plain tile roof, chamfered plinths, and stone string courses across its squared layout. The building has been divided into flats while retaining architectural details that reflect its different construction phases.

The current building was constructed between 1762 and 1766 by architect Sir William Chambers for Lord Clive. It replaced an earlier timber-framed house that had stood on this site since 1725.

The drawing room displays a plaster ceiling from 1900 and original marble fireplaces decorated with egg and dart patterns that reveal the taste of its wealthy residents. These interior details show how people of means furnished their homes during that era.

The main entrance features three stone steps leading to a door with decorative molding and a porch supported by Corinthian pilasters. Visitors should note that the building currently serves as residential flats and can only be viewed from the outside.

The main facade displays a rare combination of classical architectural elements including Corinthian pilasters at the entrance porch that demonstrate Chambers' training in neoclassical principles. This level of ornamental detailing was not common on country houses of this period.

Location: Moreton Say

GPS coordinates: 52.91771,-2.53003

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25