Vicarage House, Wiswell
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| Vicarage House, Wiswell | |
|---|---|
 "the most interesting building" in Wiswell | |
| Type | House |
| Location | Wiswell, Lancashire |
| Coordinates | 53°49′54″N 2°23′20″W / 53.8318°N 2.3889°W |
| Built | 17th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Vernacular |
| Owner | Private |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Vicarage House |
| Designated | 13 February 1967 |
| Reference no. | 1362371 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Barn 50m north-west of Vicarage House |
| Designated | 20 February 1991 |
| Reference no. | 1067538 |
  Location of Vicarage House, Wiswell in Lancashire | |
Vicarage House stands on Vicarage Fold at the southern edge of the village of Wiswell, Lancashire, England. It dates from the early 17th century and has been described as "the most interesting building" in the village. It is a Grade I listed building, while an associated barn is listed at Grade II.
The Victoria County History for Lancashire records that, in the 13th century, the manor of Wiswell was held by William de Arches from the lords of Clitheroe.[1]
Clare Hartwell, in her Lancashire: North volume in the Buildings of England series, revised and reissued in 2009, describes Vicarage House as "the most interesting building" in the village.[2] Historic England's listing record notes that the building material is sandstone rubble under a slate roof.[3] The interior contains extensive wood work of 17th-century date.[a][3] Vicarage House is a Grade I listed building.[3] An associated barn is also 17th century in date and is listed at Grade II.[4]
The house remains a private residence and is not accessible to the public.[5]