Crackenthorpe Hall |
| Hob Uid: 13632 | |
Location :
Cumbria
Eden
Crackenthorpe
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| Grid Ref : NY6620021790 |
| Summary : The hall was probably built in 1629 and was altered in 1663. The hall was refronted and reconditioned in 1685 by Hugh Machell assisted by his brother Thomas Machell, the antiquary; at this time the attic storey was probably added. In about 1880, a large modern building was added on the west side. The walls are rubble cement-rendered and the roofs are slate-covered. The hall is three storeys high. |
More information : (NY 66202179) Crackenthorpe Hall (NAT) (1)
CRACKENTHORPE HALL, near the River Eden in the S. part of the parish,
was until recent years the residence of the Machell family. It is of
three storeys; the walls are of rubble cement-rendered and the roofs
are slate-covered. It is said to have been rebuilt in 1629 and again
altered in 1663, but its present form is due to its refronting and
reconditioning in 1685 by Hugh Machell assisted by his brother
Thomas Machell, the antiquary; at this time the attic storey was no
doubt added. About 1880 the large modern building was added on the
W. side.
The front of 1685 is of considerable interest and the staircase of
the same age is a noteworthy feature. (2)
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