DiCamillo Companion
England

Rufford Old Hall

Rufford, near Chorley

Lancashire

England

Circa Date: Late 15th century w/17th & 19th century additions and alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

The house from an 1845 engraving

  • House & Family History: It's likely that William Shakespeare performed in the Great Hall of Rufford Old Hall for Sir Thomas Hesketh.

    Comments: Rufford Old Hall is considered one of the greatest 16th century buildings in Lancashire.

  • Country Life: LXVI, 528, 570, 1929. CVIII, 773, 1950.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Thomas Hesketh, 16th century; Hesketh family here from 1530 until 1780.

    Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01704-821-254

    Fax: 01704-823-823

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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