Introduction
Gatacre Hall was first built in the 18th century, and additions were made in the 19th century. At this time, the grounds of the Hall were also greatly improved. There were ornamental shrubberies and drives up to the house, and the hall was surrounded by extensive park-like grounds with a lodge about a mile north-east of the house. To the east of the hall there was also an icehouse.
- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Country House (featured building)
- Description: Gatacre Hall is a brick house of the 18th century, with 19th-century additions.
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- Hunting Lodge
- Description: In 1882 there was a lodge in the park, about 1 mile north-east of the hall.
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- Icehouse
- Description: In 1882 there was an icehouse in the park, to the east of the hall.
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- Shrubbery
- Description: There were ornamental shrubberies in the grounds in 1851.
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- Drive
- Description: There were drives up to the hall through the grounds by 1851.
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- Key Information
Type
Park
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Claverley
- References
References
- {Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch}, Shropshire, LXIX.SE, (Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1883) Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch
- Viator, A. {A Guide to the View from Brimstree Hill}, (Shifnal, 1858): 14 A Guide to the View from Brimstree Hill
- List of Historic Buildings: Bridgnorth Rural District