Monument record 179/9/1 - Beam Street-End Mansion, Beam Street
Please read our guidance about the use of Cheshire Historic Environment Record data.
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.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
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.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH80 Book: Hall J. 1883. A History of the Town and Parish of Nantwich or Wich-Malbank in the County Palatine of Chester. /124.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
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 |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Dec 13 2016 7:47PM