Building record 1248/5/1 - The Old Hall (Mobberley Old Hall)

<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /6/47 (Report). SCH1934.

The Old Hall, Hall Lane (formerly listed as Mobberley Old Hall). House. Early 17th century with late 17th century additions. Brick with stone slate roof. North-west front - lefthand portion of c.1612; righthand portionof c.1676. South-west front - gable end probably a rebuild of early 18th century. Interior: Dining Room - 17th and 19th century moulded panelling. Jacobean fireplace with marquetry panels to overmantel. Similar panelling to ground floor Hallway. William & Mary panelling to Study. Staircase c.1750. First floor Drawing Room has bolecteon moulded panelling and angle fireplace. Sawn chamfered ceiling beams throughout ground floor rooms. Some archaeological evidence that the late 17th century portion was originally intended to be larger, including foundations, for a further semi- octagonal window to the south. Full architectural description

<2> Women's Institute, 1952, The History of Mobberley Village, /33 (Oral Communication). SCH3152.

Built in 1612 by Robert Robinson a clothier of Manchester

<3> de Figueiredo P & Treuherz J, 1988, Cheshire Country Houses, p.256 (Book). SCH785.

A moated 17th century house in 2 parts. Low brick range of 1612 to the rear now the service wing to the later, taller 17th century brick with stone quoins