Old Courthouse, Hawkshead, Cumbria
N 54° 22.824 W 003° 00.172
30U E 499813 N 6025846
The Old courthouse was used by the monks of Furness Abbey for judicial work from 13 century onwards. Nowadays open to public for free by collecting a key from National Trust shop on Laburnum Street in Hawkshead. Signed from B5286, at road junction.
Waymark Code: WM1EYJ
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/23/2007
Views: 34
Hawkshead's Old Courthouse was part of the monastic farm lands of Furness Abbey and has been dated to 13 century, with alterations in 1848 and restoration in 1932. The Old Courthouse is constructed of stone rubble with ashlar dressings under a slate roof. It was initially used as the 'sessions house' or place where the manorial courts were held. Furness Abbey held the manor of Hawkshead for over three hundred years. It also served as the gatehouse to the grange. Following the dissolution of Furness Abbey in 1537 use of the courthouse as such still continued whilst the lower floors were used as a farm building.
When you visit, have a look at red sandstone block on left hand side of arch in the picture. On it is neatly carved: J M THOMPSON BOLTON 1849, year after restoration.
Open to public, on collection of key from National Trust shop in Hawkshead.
Year Built: 1/1/1300
Current Use of Building: exhibit open to public (free)
Level of Courts: Municipal
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1300-1600
Physical Address:
The Old Courthouse,
Hawkshead
via Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 0PL
Hours:
visiting hours when shop with key is open.
So 10.00 to 16.00
Architect: Not listed
Related Website: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
At least one original photograph should be added to the gallery. And please describe your impressions and visit to the courthouse.