Borwick Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Borwick Hall |
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| General information | |
| Type | Manor House |
| Address | Borwick Lane, Borwick, Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 54°09′N 2°44′W / 54.15°N 2.73°W |
| Owner | Lancashire County Council |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated: | 4 October 1967 |
| Reference #: | 1071914 |
Borwick Hall is a historic manor house located in Borwick, Lancashire, England. It was built in the 16th century. Today, it is a special place used by Lancashire County Council. It serves as a residential center for outdoor education and conferences. This means young people can stay there to learn about nature and outdoor activities. It is also a Grade I listed building, which means it's a very important historical site.
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History of Borwick Hall
Early Days and the Pele Tower
The area of Borwick is mentioned in a very old book called the Domesday Book. This book was written in 1086. The oldest parts of Borwick Hall are from the 14th century. Back then, a special type of fortified building called a pele tower was built here. A pele tower was like a small castle. It was built to protect people from attacks.
The Bindlosse Family Era
Around 1590, a man named Roger Bindlosse bought Borwick Hall. He added to the pele tower, turning it into a larger manor house. Roger died in 1595, and his son Robert took over. Robert became an important local official called the High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1615.
Robert's grandson, also named Robert, became a baronet in 1641. This was a special title given by the King. He was also elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lancashire in 1660. An MP is someone who represents their area in the government. He also served as High Sheriff twice.
When this Robert died in 1688, his only daughter, Cecilia, inherited the estate. The Hall then passed through different families over the years. In 1854, the Stricklands family sold the Hall for £28,000. This was a lot of money back then!
Later Owners and Restoration
By the early 1800s, Borwick Hall was starting to fall apart. It needed a lot of repairs. In the 1910s, a music critic named John Alexander Fuller Maitland leased the Hall. He agreed to restore the building as part of his lease. He lived there until he died in 1936.
After the Second World War, Borwick Hall was used as a military base. Later, it was sold to the Lancashire Youth Clubs Association. Eventually, Lancashire County Council became its owner. They now use it for outdoor education.
Borwick Hall on TV!
Borwick Hall is famous for another reason too! It was used for the outside shots of a children's TV show. The show was called The Ghosts of Motley Hall. It ran on Granada TV from 1976 to 1978.
In the show, Borwick Hall pretended to be "Motley Hall." Motley Hall was built in 1577. It was home to a family called the Uproars for many years. But in the show, it was home to a group of friendly ghosts from different time periods!
What is Borwick Hall Made Of?
The outside of Borwick Hall is built from strong stone. It has special sandstone details and a slate roof. Because of its unique and important features, it was officially listed as a Grade I listed building in 1967. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England. It is protected so it can be preserved for many years to come.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Lancashire
- Listed buildings in Borwick
