DiCamillo Companion
England

Brereton Hall

Brereton, near Crewe

Cheshire

England

Circa Date: 1585 w/1829 & late 19th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

An 1809 engraving of the House from "The Beauties of England and Wales"

A 1579 portrait of Sir William Brereton by an unknown artist. Today in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts

  • Built / Designed For: Sir William Brereton, 1st Baron Brereton.

    Collections: A 1579 oil on panel portrait of Sir William Brereton by an unknown artist is today in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts (see photo in "Images" section). The portrait is particularly noted for the cameo of Queen Elizabeth I that Sir William wears in his cap.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir William Brereton, 1st Baron Brereton, 1585-1631; John Brereton, 4th Baron Brereton, 1680-1718; Francis Brereton, 5th Baron Brereton, 1718-22. Bracebridge family, 18th century. John Howard, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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