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Sunning Hill

Introduction

The site has a house with grounds and small park to the south of St Helens Road. Swan Lane lies across fields to the east, and there are open fields on other boundaries. The site is roughly rectangular, with the house to the northern edge close to the road. The entrance gate opens on to a wide drive planted with shrubs.The house is of red brick with stone dressing. There are gardens to the rear facing out across open country.

History

Period

  • 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
  • Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
Features & Designations

Features

  • House (featured building)
  • Description: The house is of red brick with stone dressing. It was built in 1795 by William Carlisle, cotton spinner.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Drive
  • Description: The entrance gate opens on to a wide drive planted with shrubs.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Part: standing remains

Hectares

4

Electoral Ward

Farnworth

References

References

Contributors

  • Lancashire Gardens Trust

  • Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit