Moreton Hall

Whalley, near Blackburn

Lancashire

England

Circa Date: 1828-30

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1955

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: John Taylor

House & Family History: Moreton Hall was demolished because of extensive damage to its fabric during World War II occupation. The site of the house is today a farm.
Garden & Outbuildings: The Grade II-listed 19th century lodge is extant.
Architect: George Webster

Date of Birth: 1797
Date of Death: 1864
Nationality: British
Notes: Webster was a 19th century Westmorland architect who designed in a variety of styles.

Date: 1828-30
Designed: House for John Taylor

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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. I, p. 53, 1852.
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: John Taylor, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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