More information : Parsonage Farm, immediately N. of the churchyard, (SD496796) was called "The College". "The blocked doorway towards the churchyard proves that it is a medieval building." (1)
The "College" was a large building, with hall open to the roof, lit by church-like windows, and having walls over 2ft thick; it was demolished c.1756. (Not in Knowles and Hadcock, and no other evidence of ecclesiastical or monastic connections found). (2)
Possible site of Haverbrack Hall, documented as belonging to William Thornborough in 1543. (3) |