More information : Halton Hall [GT] 91)
Originally built 1630 and was added to in 1830 and 1899. The
original building, and that which was added in 1830 have been
completely demolished, the 1899 addition has now been made into
two semi detached houses. (2)
The manor-house, HALTON HALL, was built by one of the last of
the CARUS family, on the site of the old manorial residence
of the DACRES (The DACRES held the manor from the 13th cent
until 1583, and the CARUS family from 1583 to 1718). (3)
Close to the church and on the banks of the river stands HALTON
HALL, the old home of the lords of the Manor of Halton. (4)
The manor-house of the DACRE family was burnt down in 1322 by the
devastating Scots, and it is uncertain whether or not it was ever
restored. The CARUS family seem to have obtained the old
rectory-house and turned it into this dwelling place (it was
in their possession in 1650). (5)
The two semi-detached houses mentioned in Auth.2 and
situated at SD 49866467 represent the sole remains of the
modern HALTON HALL. The more easterly of these houses has an
inscription over the east door - "1899"
The date of the original building given in Auth.2 as 1630 could not
be confirmed either from literature or local enquiry. (60
Halton Hall [G.T.] (Site of) (7)
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