Hale Chapel Hall
Location/Address
335 Hale Road, Hale Barns, WA15 8SS
Type
Description
Hale Chapel Hall was the original chapel school for Hale Barns built in 1880. It was designed by Frank Brookhouse Dunkerley, who was asked in 1910 to enlarge the building by bringing forward the frontage, installing basement cloakrooms, and building a covered walkway to the old schoolrooms.
Statement of Significance
Asset type
This building was the school for Hale Chapel.Age
This asset dates from 1880.Rarity
This asset is the only example of its type in Hale Barns.Architectural and Artistic Interest
The asset retains its historic architectural features. It is ‘attractive’ and makes a positive contribution to its surroundings.Group Value
This asset a Group Value with the adjacent Grade II listed Sunday school and schoolmaster's house, and other associated buildings such as the John Clarke Room.Historic Interest
This asset was built in 1880, originally as a school for Hale Chapel. It is now used for a variety of community events such as Keep Fit, Yoga, Music, Karate, Scottish Dancing, Folk Dancing and WeightWatchers. The asset adds to the story of the history of Hale Barns and tells us about ways of life in the past.Archaeological Interest
This asset probably has low archaeological interest.Landmark Status
The asset does not ‘stand out’ greatly from other buildings around it, but it is a notable visual landmark, with qualities that are specific to our local area. It is reasonably well known and well used by the local community.
Date Listed
24 Jul 2023
Last Updated
23 Dec 2021
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