Site Event/Activity record ECH6410 - Whatcroft Hall - Research and Recording

Research on and recording of the landscape park at Whatcroft Hall undertaken by members of the Cheshire Gardens Trust. Whatcroft Hall was built in 1780, and extended in 1807 for James Topping with a new front and a dome at the centre of the house over a spiral staircase. There was a later extension adding bay windows, a loggia and a service wing. These were removed in 1938 when the house was reduced in size for Mrs F F Stirling. The Hall is set in parkland with pleasure grounds containing an ornamental lake. Principal remaining features 18th century Hall, Grade II* (see appended information) Park Ornamental lake Grotto / summerhouse Lodges