Dunkenhalgh

Dunkenhalgh is a sandstone manor house in Clayton-le-Moors with a T-shaped layout, two storeys, and five asymmetrical bays across the front entrance. Towers topped with crow-stepped parapets frame the structure, and a circular glass lantern crowns the roof above.

The original house was built in the late 12th century by Roger de Dunkenhalgh and later passed through the Rishton and Walmesley families. It became a hotel in 1947 and continues to operate as the Mercure Hotel today.

The Portrait Room displays family paintings that show who lived in this estate across different periods of time. Visitors walking through can see these artworks and understand the heritage of the households that called this place home.

The former stable block situated to the east of the main building now serves as staff quarters for the hotel. Visitors should be aware that the property is an active hotel, so some areas may have restricted access.

The roof is crowned with a circular glass lantern that gives the building an uncommon finish at the top. This architectural detail stands out when viewing the structure from the outside and distinguishes it from other manor houses in the region.

Location: Hyndburn

GPS coordinates: 53.76651,-2.39564

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:41