Woodhouse Farm
Location/Address
Woodhouse Lane, Sale, Trafford, M33 4LR
Type
Description
Group of historic farm buildings thought to date from circa 1840, now sitting incongruously amongst 20th century housing.
There are four detached properties in authentic farmhouse style, which should be considered together for group value. One of the properties is illustrated here (https://media.onthemarket.com/properties/4033762/481580181/document-0.pdf) illustrating clearly the historic character.
I don't know the source of the 1840 date in that document, but two of the farm buildings are visible on the OS six-inch 1888-1913 series map, see https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=18&lat=53.41103&lon=-2.35818&layers=6&right=BingHyb
Statement of Significance
Age
Circa 1840? The building appears to be depicted on the Ashton-upon-Mersey tithe map of 1841, with the accompanying schedule identifying the property as a 'homestead and garden, occupied by William Brooks.Group Value
Group of four historic farm buildings now sitting in a suburban setting, an unusual survival in this context.Historic Interest
Rare survival from the pre-suburban development of Sale in the early/mid-20th century.Date Listed
31 Mar 2023
Last Updated
17 Nov 2021
Find Out More
Find out more about this Asset in Greater Manchester Local Heritage List:
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/greater-manchester/asset/5835
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/greater-manchester/asset/5835