Bank Hall

Bank Hall is a Grade II Listed Building which stands by the River Douglas in the village of Bretherton near Chorley. The earliest parts of the Hall date back to 1608, built of local hand made red brick, with stone used for the quoins and for the window and door surrounds.

The most prominent feature is the Prospect Tower which looks out over the parkland surrounding the house. The Hall was extensively remodelled in 1832-33 by the architect George Webster in the Jacobean style, when the clock was also added to the tower.

Bank Hall

Tower

The Hall was originally built by the Banasters, but was subsequently the home of a number of families before passing to its present owner, Lord Lilford Estates. During the Second World War, Bank Hall was used by the Royal Engineers as a control centre.

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