Burton Hall

Burton Hall is in the small village of Burton 2 miles (3 km) to the southeast of the larger village of Tarvin, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.[1]

Burton Hall
Coordinates53.1704°N 2.7365°W / 53.1704; -2.7365
OS grid referenceSJ 508 639
Built forJohn Werden
Restored2007
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated22 October 1952
Reference no.1130559
Location in Cheshire

The house dates from the early 17th century, and was built by John Werden.[2] There have been some small 19th-century additions. It is built in brick with buff sandstone dressings, it has a Welsh slate roof, and four stone-capped brick chimneys. Its plan is square and the house has three storeys over a basement, with a symmetrical three-bay front. The entrance is approached by ten stone steps.[1]

The Rowton family purchased the building, which had fallen into considerable disrepair throughout the late 20th century, in 2006 and carried out an extensive restoration programme.[2][3] In 2018, the owners elected to dispose of the house via a prize competition.[4] The required target was not reached, so a cash prize was awarded instead to the competition winner and the property remains in the Rowton family.[5]

See also

References

  1. Historic England. "Burton Hall (1130559)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  2. "A beautiful walled rose garden at Burton Hall near Chester". Cheshire Life. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  3. "History". The House Prize Competition. 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  4. "FAQ". The House Prize Competition. 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  5. "Competition has ended". The House Prize Competition. 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.


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