Monument record 15980 - Site of Tytherington Hall and Gardens, Macclesfield

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Summary

Site of a large 19th century mansion house and garden. Built in Italinate style for a branch of the Brocklehurst family, Macclesfield silk manufacturers and bankers. The house was demolished for a housing estate in the 1960s.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> de Figueiredo P & Treuherz J, 1988, Cheshire Country Houses, p.278 (Book). SCH785.

Tytherington House - A large Italinate mansion built in the 19th century for a branch of the Brocklehurst family, Macclesfield silk manufacturers and bankers. The house was demolished for a housing estate in the 1960s.

<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 399/21849 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

House with outbuildings and Gardens with lake and walled garden illustrated. Plot number 280 for "Mansion House Buildings Yards", Plot 277 "Gardeners House Buildings and Plantation", Plot 278 "Garden and Pleasure Grounds" Plot 279 "Pool"

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9175 1871 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

House with outbuildings(stable block?) to the East. Gardens to the East featuring a lake and walled garden with glass houses to the northern walls. A fountain is marked within the pool.

<4> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey, SJ9175 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.

Area of the mansion and ground developed for housing and a school. A tree belt in the area of the pool survives

<5> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

Layout of the house, outbuildings and gardens the same as shown on 19th century maps.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Book: de Figueiredo P & Treuherz J. 1988. Cheshire Country Houses. p.278.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 399/21849.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ9175 1871.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Huntings Surveys Ltd. 1971-1973. 1971-1973 County Survey. N/A. Old Cheshire. SJ9175.
  • <5>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. [Mapped features: #61020 ; #61021 ; #61022 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 9171 7559 (338m by 260m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SJ97NW
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County TYTHERINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

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Record last edited

Sep 17 2024 5:08PM