Front wall and green space at Chandos House, Hill Road, Penwortham

Location/Address

Front wall and green space at Chandos House, Hill Road, Penwortham

Type

Other site, structure or landscape

Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.

Description

The wall is built of hand made bricks and is of a great architectural importance providing a clear link with Penwortham of the 1800’s.

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Statement of Significance

Age

1837

Architectural and Artistic Interest

Alongside the obvious historical importance of this wall, the wall and green space in front have a significant positive impact on the street scene of Hill Road.

Historic Interest

This wall was built in 1837 and was probably part of the original kitchen garden wall for The Oaks, a grand mansion house in Penwortham behind only Penwortham Priory and Penwortham Hall in stature.

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Date Listed

12 Oct 2021

Last Updated

12 Oct 2021

Find Out More

Find out more about this Asset in Lancashire Local List:
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/lancashire/asset/5348