The hall at Birthwaite probably dates to the late 17th century although it was remodelled in the early 18th century (Listed Building Ref: 334233). There was possibly an elite residence in this area since the medieval period although its original development is unknown. In 1258 (42 Henry III) there was reference to the manor of Birthwaite (Hunter 1831, 376) but Hunter didn't believe this to be a substantial residence until the mid 16th century when Francis Burdet lived there. In the 17th century the estate was sold to John Silvester whose statue still stands outside the hall. Silvester was smith to the Tower of London and was responsible for the construction of an iron chain across the Thames which could be tightened to prevent Danish ships sailing up river during the 1665-7 war with Holland (ibid, 377). The Hall still stands with some of the surrounding gardens remaining. It is now reused as a number of separate residences along with a working farm. There is no legibility of the earlier elite residences.