Monument record 179/9/1 - Beam Street-End Mansion, Beam Street

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Summary

A mansion house of 16th and 17th century date stood on the south side of Beam Street. It was held by several families including the Norton family, the Dodds of Edge and Robert Wright. In 1677 it was converted into the House of Correction which was demolished by Lord Crewe to build his almshouses 1767.

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A mansion house of C16 and C17 date stood on the south side of Beam Street. Held by the Norton family, it passed to the Dodds of Edge and by 1666 to Robert Wright. In 1677, converted to the House of Correction. This was demolished by Lord Crewe who built his almshouses there in 1767 (1).


<1> Hall J, 1883, A History of the Town and Parish of Nantwich or Wich-Malbank in the County Palatine of Chester, /124 (Book). SCH80.

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  • <1> Book: Hall J. 1883. A History of the Town and Parish of Nantwich or Wich-Malbank in the County Palatine of Chester. /124.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 654 525 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ65SE
Civil Parish NANTWICH, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County NANTWICH, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Dec 13 2016 7:47PM