Macclesfield, is a markettown, parochial chapelry, and newlyenfranchised borough, having a separate jurisdiction, it is locally in the parish of prestbury, and hundred of macclesfield, and the head of a union, in the northern division of the county of chester. Carolyn trafford is with brett trafford in sutton hall farm, macclesfield. Sutton hall, near macclesfield, cheshire used under creative commons license. The population of macclesfield at the 2011 census was 52,044. Its name is probably from a local landowner of the time. Ormerods, the history of the county palatine and city of chester, 2nd edition. Langley hall, langley, cheshire east history in structure. Sutton hall sutton hall, bullocks lane, sutton, macclesfield. For over 21 years fairways has proudly been an independent, family run business with two centres set in the beautiful english countryside. Sutton s workhouse was opened in 1785 on walker lane, sutton. The macclesfield canal, opened in 1831, was one of the last canals to be built in britain. History of sutton, in macclesfield and cheshire map and.
Sutton parish is a delightful community of about 2500 people on the outskirts of the former silk town of macclesfield. Streets and houses of old macclesfield, by john earles, published in 1915 and reprinted in a limited edition of 750 copies by mtd rigg publications in 1990. The original hall formed part of a saxon estate owned by wulfric spott, who died in 1002 and left the estate to burtonontrent abbey. Built in 1822 as an independent chapel, but became a chapel to prestbury in 1828, and the parish church for sutton in 1835. Sutton hall submitted by paulm round barrow in cheshire leaving macclesfield towards the forest, the first parish you come to is that of sutton. Sutton hall farm, macclesfield macclesfield places. Sutton, macclesfield project gutenberg selfpublishing. The core of the hall dates back to the 16th century, when it was home to the scholar ralph holinshed, whose historical chronicles provided the raw material for 14 of. Langley hall now converted to flats was built around 1650. There are four distinct areas within the parish of sutton, namely lyme green, sutton, langley and the rural expanse of higher sutton. Sutton, or sutton lane ends, is situated to the south of macclesfield. Sutton hall is nestled away in the countryside just outside sutton village.
This historic manor house has a rich history dating back nearly 500 years. Sutton scarsdale hall was built in the baroque style on the site of an existing house between 1724 and 1729 for the 4th earl of scarsdale. Sutton lane ends or sutton is a semirural village and civil parish, approximately one mile south of macclesfield. Nestled in the lovely cheshire countryside, the house has been transformed into a country pub in recent years. Sutton hall, near macclesfield, cheshire used under creative commons licensea casual reference to a remote cheshire hamlet begins mabel bents 5th travel diary, or chronicle, in january 1888. Photographs of halls near macclesfield, cheshire, england, uk. Apr 19, 2017 its a tartedup formula that seems to work perfectly, especially in spectacular establishments such as halftimbered sutton hall out in the macc hinterland, a warren of seven different dining rooms, with some original features alongside job lots of books and vintage bric a brac. Located only 3 miles from macclesfield town centre. Its a semirural village in cheshire and is home to the listed hotel sutton hall, a former country house from the 17th century. Avoid avoid avoid sutton hall, macclesfield traveller. A very imposing brunning and price chain pub,close to the macclesfield canal,but approached along a long drive way. The rivers bollin and rosendale run through sutton lane ends, as does the macclesfield canal the population of the entire civil. Biddulph grange garden and jodrell bank discovery centre are also worth visiting.
View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings. It is ideal for the business person who needs good transportation links, but wants something more personal and relaxing. Sutton hall, macclesfield, bullocks lane, opening hours, imagine creating a pub out of a 480 year old manor house, family home of the earls of lucan and a former convent. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Sutton hall, bullocks lane, sutton, macclesfield, sk11 0he.
It was refurbished and relaunched by brunning price in 2008. Sutton, is a township, two chapelries, and a subdistrict, in prestbury parish, macclesfield district, cheshire. We have recently commenced our minibus trips for 2020 and one of our first destinations was the beautiful sutton hall in macclesfield. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. History of the macclesfield canal pennine waterways. The town lies around 18 miles south of manchester city centre. Haddons outing to historic sutton hall haddon hall care. Traditional pub restaurant serving fresh food, cask ales and wine. Sutton hall is a grade ii listed building in sutton lane ends, cheshire east, england. Perhaps you can solve a history mystery involving our macclesfield past. Plenty of room, but it is popular, so it can get pretty full at peak times so you can book ahead.
Sutton hall the gatehouse record gatehouse gazetteer. In 1819, charges were brought against the macclesfield workhouse master, charles salt, at the annual vestry meeting. Theres a charming series of rooms a bar, a library with books on shelves. Sutton has had a surprising number of churches over the years. Enjoyable walks along the canal, featuring fine stone markers and bridges. If the time youre after is not available, give us a call and we will try our best to fit. As a young man he worked for reginald wolfe, who in 1548 planned to prepare a history of the world.
Macclesfield st michael, cheshire genealogy genealogy. Sutton hall is a 480 year old manor house now converted into a proper pub with a friendly and unpretentious atmosphere and a warren of dining areas. Sutton hall is a historic manor house whose rich history dates back over 500 years. Macclesfield heritage trail a walk around the historic silk. Sutton hall is a former country house to the west of the village of sutton lane ends, cheshire. See our daily menu, photos and history pages sutton hall, macclesfield. Im looking for any living relatives of either of my great grandparents.
We hope to make these, and much of the rest of the collection, available to those interested in the town and regions history. A circular pub walk from sutton hall in sutton, near macclesfield in cheshire. Travelling down bullocks lane motorists will come across a somewhat dilapidated bronze age barrow now the restingplace of a water trough, in the field adjacent to the grounds of sutton hall. For any bus or rail information ring the cheshire traveline number 01625 534850. The lamb was built in the 1750s and in the 1780s the poor house on walker lane was built to provide food, medical aid, clothing and money for the needy children of the township. Sutton hall was the birth place of ralph holinshed, a 16th century scholar whose historical chronicles were used as the basis for fourteen of shakespeares plays. Macclesfield is located where the cheshire plain gives way to the peak district. From sutton hall no distance at all tofrom the macclesfield canal. The population of macclesfield at the 2011 census was 51,482. The areas natural beauty can be seen at rudyard lake and pooles cavern, while foxlowe arts centre and buxton opera house are cultural highlights.
Welcome to fairways, an award winning garden centre. A lovely doggy cheshire country inside for gatherings, couples and families alike. Were passionate about exceptional plants and products, inspirational and fun displays, and friendly helpful service. Currie, tiger books international, london, 1994, isbn 18550762. The town is pleasantly situated near the southern extremity of the forest. Sutton hall, sutton hall, bullocks lane, sutton, macclesfield, cheshire, sk11 0he. The walking route heads out across farmland to reach the nearby sutton reservoir before returning along the towpath of the macclesfield canal.
With three roman roads meeting nearby, and the river bollin providing water, though little is known about the early history of macclesfield we can suppose that the district was populated well before our written history began. Here at sutton hall we have a wide variety of dishes along with a dedicated gluten free menu, we are. There are independents,wesleyans, and new connexion methodist chapels. Macclesfield tourism macclesfield hotels macclesfield bed and breakfast macclesfield vacation rentals. George bennett was a master painter and decorator and jessie live at langley hall prior to marrying my great grandfather. Sutton hall is a former country house to the west of the village of sutton lane ends, cheshire, england the present building dates from the middle of the 17th century, with additions and alterations in the late 18th century, and replaced a previous manor house. Here is a little potted history of our pub and the local area. Located in macclesfield, the ryles arms is in a rural location. No14 bus timetable there is a regular bus service from macclesfield to sutton and langley. Sutton hall is a stunning 16th century manor house formerly a convent and family home to the earls of lucan not at the same time. Menus sutton hall, macclesfield brunning and price. Large hall plus 2 smaller meeting rooms, cutlery and crockery, 8 trestle tables and chairs, off street parking, gas heating, inside toilets. A potted history and photo gallery is available at.
Sj 926 715 the sutton hall estate, or manor of sutton, was granted by the norman earls for the performance of certain duties within the forest of macclesfield. Aug 02, 2018 sutton, or sutton lane ends, is situated to the south of macclesfield. The buildings are impressive,timber framed,with exposed stone work,while the winding interior feels baronial with many beams,an impressive staircase,and a lovely formal dining room with ceiling to floor casement windows. At the end of sutton hall driveway turn right, go over the bridge. Sutton hall has been described as a probable fortified manor house. Langley hall is a grade ii listed building in langley, cheshire east, england. Georges church is in macclesfield, and was originally a dissenting chapel. In its life its been a manor house, family home of the earls of lucan and a convent. Macclesfield, st peter, cheshire genealogy genealogy. Macclesfield, like many other areas in cheshire, is a relatively affluent town. The architect for the new hall was francis smith of warwick, who skilfully incorporated the earlier building of about 1469 within his design. It was alleged that he was blasphemous, had stolen from an old woman, kept ducks there which he had fed on the inmates bread, and was regularly inebriated. Its a semirural village in cheshire and is home to the listed hotel sutton hall, a. Macclesfield, cheshire genealogy heraldry and history.
The original manor house was replaced in the 16th century by the current sutton hall now a pub. We have updated our privacy notice please read the full policy or accept. Book spa treatment in macclesfield, cheshire shrigley hall. Sutton, cheshire genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The town stands on the declivity and skirts of a hill, on the river bollin, adjacent to the macclesfield canal, near macclesfield forest, 8 miles nne of congleton, 12 ese of knutsford, 12 s by e of stockport, and 165 from london. All info on sutton hall in macclesfield call to book a table. Elrington ed the victoria history of the county of chester, volume. A person from macclesfield is sometimes referred to as a maxonian. Macclesfield is a market town and civil parish in cheshire, england. Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as. Sutton village homepage macclesfield local information.
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