House & Family History: John Cooper made his fortune in the Dunkirk woolen mills and purchased the 17th century Dunkirk Manor in the early 19th century, enlarging the house and adding the Georgian façade in 1810. Dunkirk Manor was listed for sale for £1.4 million in March of 2004.

Collections: On July 23 & 24, 2024, the contents of Dunkirk Manor were auctioned by Chorley's auctioneers.

John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. II, p. 90, 1853.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: John Cooper, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No