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Swarthmoor Hall, Historic Building Record |
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Architectural History Practice Ltd unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Swarthmoor Hall has exceptional heritage significance as the historic home of the Fell family, and for its close association with the early Quaker movement led by George Fox and Margaret Fell. The house built in c1586 retains many historic features externally and internally, and now houses an important collection of furniture and artefacts, some associated with Fox and the Fells. The south and east ranges contain the most significant fabric and spaces; the 1914 extension is less important. The historic farmyard setting has been altered since the 1960s with the loss of the large barn; one small historic barn survives south of the hall which has medium significance. The rural setting, gardens and site layout contribute to the significance of the place as a whole. |
Author: |
Marion Barter
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Publisher: |
Architectural History Practice Ltd
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Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cumbria HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2016
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Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor Hall Lane |
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Cumbria |
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South Lakeland |
Parish: |
ULVERSTON |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 328186, 477293 (Easting, Northing)
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18 Aug 2017 |