Listed Building: THE RED LION (1231438)

HOLMES CHAPEL CP LONDON ROAD NC Holmes Chapel SJ 76 4/6 The Red Lion (Formerly listed under Church Hulme parish) 14.2.67 II* GV Public House, late C17. Pebble dashed brickwork with slate roof. 2 storeys and attic, 4 bays, including the 2 storey gabled porch. Rear wings (east) complete an "F" shaped plan. Wide sashes with glazing bars, stone sills and added shutters. Oak nine-panel door in oak panelled porch. Large 3-sash canted bay north of the porch. Early sash window with exposed weight boxes, ovolo moulded glazing, bars, and 24 panes to first floor landing at rear (east). One pane has been cut from a larger piece of glass on which a prayer has been scratched, this reads:- "and preserve Prince Charles" the second line reads "Amen I prey God". Gable end and centre ridge stacks. Interior: The Public Bar has a cambered inglenook beam and deep bevelled beams. Staircase with heavy turned balusters, pulvinated string and heavy moulded handrail. At landing level Queen Anne style 6-panel doors, with small central panel, and chamfered beams. Sealed off room, said to be haunted. Listing NGR: SJ7622867248