Gawsworth Hall
Dated: January 25th, 2012
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Gawsworth Hall is a delightful Tudor manor house situated in the lovely Cheshire country side. The house is rightly regarded as one of the finest black and white Cheshire timber framed houses and has an interesting and romantic history to go with it. The house was built between 1480 and 1600 and today has a U shaped plan although it is originally thought to have been a quadrangle. Originally the home of the Fittons, their most famous family member was Mary Fitton, maid of honour to Queen Elizabeth I, her sparkling career at the court ended in disgrace and a stint in the tower of London following an affair and pregnancy by with the Duke of Pembroke. Scandal associated with the house did not end here, in 1712 there was a famous duel in Hyde Park between two claimants on the estate, The Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mohun, it left both the combatants dead and the house remained with the Gerard family of Lord Mohun until it was eventually bought by the Earl of Harrington. On a visit to the house you will gain a thorough insight into this fascinating history all within the embrace of a home loved and lived in today by the Richardson family. There are 30 acres of lovely grounds including a tilting (jousting) ground where knights of old would have practiced their battle skills and the gardens are delightful to stroll around. The orchard tea rooms are run by the family and in the summer refreshments can be taken outside in the orchard which is full of song birds. You will find the house in your Cheshire motorhome hire situated on the A536 south of Macclesfield. For further information on events taking place at the house or for opening times, please click the blue link below.
Gawsworth Hall
Church Lane
Gawsworth
Cheshire
SK11 9RN
Telephone: 01260 223456
