Introduction
Vale Hall is set within grounds and park to the east of Crow Lane. It is bounded by Pearl Brook to the east and south with open fields on other boundaries. It is an irregular site, with the hall to the eastern boundary. Features include a possible orchard, sundial and well. Elements of the site survive. The works which were built on part of the original park and Vale Hall was destroyed by fire in the l930s, but the rest of this site appears to be substantially intact.
- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Orchard
- Description: Possible orchard.
- Sundial
- Well Head
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
6
Electoral Ward
Horwich and Blackrod
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Lancashire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit