Mears Ashby Hall - Lady's Lane, Mears Ashby, Northamptonshire, UK - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
The hall originates from 1637 when Thomas Clendon built it on the site of an earlier manor house. In 1720 the house was enlarged on the western side but then a large additional Tudor wing dating from 1859-60 replaced this by Anthony Salvin. Now it has an attractive, many gabled front with the attractive ironstone of the area and Colleyweston slates.

Home of the Stockdale family for over 200 years the house is a splendid example of Jacobean architecture. Major Henry Minshull Stockdale was the owner in 1937.

The stables are the originals dating to 1647 and the fishponds, terrace and dovecote remain.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1637 Additional Dates of Construction: 1720 - western addition 1859-60 - Tudor wing added Architectural Period/Style: Jacobean and Tudor Architect (if known): Thomas Clendon then Anthony Salvin Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Manor House Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: The website: http://www.tenfootclub.org.uk/mears_ashby.htm has some interesting information. 'The pond in the grounds of the manor house is the site of the ducking of a poor woman named Sarah Bradshaw in 1785, who was accused of witchcraft. Her ghost is reputed to wander the graveyard on the anniversary of her drowning.' Main Material of Construction: Ironstone Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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