Underbank Hall
16th-century town house in Stockport, England
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Underbank Hall is a 16th-century town house in the centre of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England (grid reference SJ895905). The hall dates back to the 15th century[1] and became a Grade II* listed building on 13 May 1952.[2] It was the home of a branch of the Arden family of Bredbury, who were related to William Shakespeare on his mother's side.[3]
| Underbank Hall | |
|---|---|
The Tudor front of Underbank Hall | |
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
| General information | |
| Location | Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53.411748°N 2.158202°W |
| Completed | 16th century |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Timber framed |
| Design and construction | |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | 10, Great Underbank |
| Designated | 13 May 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1356829 |
In 1823 it was sold by William Arden, 2nd Baron Alvanley to pay off debts, and became a bank. A banking hall was then added to the rear in 1919. The hall is still used as a bank today and currently houses the NatWest branch for Stockport.[4]
