Chanters Farmhouse
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Chanters Farmhouse | |
|---|---|
 Chanters Farmhouse in 2014 | |
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| Location | Chanters Avenue, Atherton, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°31′19″N 2°28′57″W / 53.52197°N 2.48243°W |
| Year built | 1678 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Chanters Farmhouse |
| Designated | 15 July 1966 |
| Reference no. | 1309438 |
Chanters Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed 17th-century domestic building on Chanters Avenue in Atherton, a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Historically in Lancashire, its listing highlights its vernacular architectural character.
The name "Chanters" derives from a chantry granted by the Bishop of Lichfield in 1360 to Sir William de Atherton.[1] Chanters Farmhouse dates from 1678, as indicated by the inscription "WA 1678" on the door lintel, which is thought to refer to William Atherton,[2] a member of the Atherton family, long-established landowners in the area. The family's presence in the region extends back to medieval times, and the farmhouse is characteristic of domestic buildings of the late 17th century.[3]
On 15 July 1966, Chanters Farmhouse was designated a Grade II* listed building for its architectural and historic significance.[4]
Since its listing, the property has undergone little visible alteration and retains many of its original architectural features. It was photographed in 2001 as part of the Images of England project, which aimed to create a visual record of listed buildings across the country.[5]
.jpg)
