Downham Hall
Downham Hall is an English country house in Downham, Lancashire, England.
Downham Hall | |
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Location within the Borough of Ribble Valley | |
General information | |
Type | Country house |
Architectural style | Grecian |
Location | Downham, Lancashire |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 53.8946°N 2.3315°W |
Construction started | 1835 |
Technical details | |
Material | Limestone and sandstone rubble with sandstone dressings and slate roof |
Floor count | 2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | George Webster |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Designated | 13 December 1977 |
Reference no. | 1072125 |
Overview
Downham Hall was designed by George Webster (1797-1864) in 1835, though it was built on remains from the sixteenth century.[1] It has two storeys and an attic.[1] In terms of architectural style, it has Doric columns, window aprons, the shields of Henry de Lacy, 3rd Earl of Lincoln (1251-1311) and John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (1340-1399), a cornice, and architraves.[1]
It is currently the private residence of Ralph John Assheton, 2nd Baron Clitheroe (born 1929).[2]
It has been a Grade II* listed building since 13 December 1977.[1]
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