Dearnley Old Hall
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Littleborough, Greater Manchester, England
| Dearnley Old Hall | |
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 Dearnley Old Hall in 2014 | |
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
| General information | |
| Location | New Road, Dearnley, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°38′20″N 2°07′09″W / 53.63882°N 2.11923°W |
| Year built | Early to mid-17th century (probable) |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Dearnley Old Hall |
| Designated | 2 January 1967 |
| Reference no. | 1309691 |
Dearnley Old Hall is a Grade II* listed building on New Road in Dearnley, near Littleborough, within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. Probably dating from the early to mid‑17th century, it is an example of local vernacular architecture and was historically associated with the rural hamlet of Dearnley, part of the ancient township of Wuerdle and Wardle in the historic county of Lancashire. The building is now in use as a private residence.
The hall probably dates from the early to mid-17th century,[1] reflecting the vernacular architecture of the period. It was historically associated with the rural hamlet of Dearnley, which formed part of the ancient township of Wuerdle and Wardle in the historic county of Lancashire.[2]
The hall first appears on historic maps in 1851, accompanied by several outbuildings which were subsequently demolished.[3]
On 2 January 1967, Dearnley Old Hall was designated a Grade II* listed building.[4]
The hall remains a private residence. It has been adapted over time, including 19th-century additions and modern refurbishments, but retains its historic character. The property sits within landscaped gardens and has been subject to archaeological evaluation during recent planning applications.[3]
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