Downham Hall

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Downham Hall
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Downham Hall is located in the Borough of Ribble Valley
Downham Hall
Location within the Borough of Ribble Valley
General information
Type Country house
Architectural style Grecian
Location Downham, Lancashire
Country England
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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

Downham Hall is an English country house in Downham, Lancashire, England.

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]

See also

References

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