Stubley Old Hall
| Stubley Old Hall | |
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  Location within Greater Manchester | |
General information | |
| Location | Littleborough, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°38′28″N 2°06′38″W / 53.6410°N 2.1106°W |
| Year built | 15th century (possible) |
| Renovated | c. 1530 (wing added) |
| Owner | Nik and Eva Speakman |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Stubley Old Hall |
| Designated | 2 January 1967 |
| Reference no. | 1162360 |
Stubley Old Hall (also known as Stubley Hall) is a 15th-century manor house just south of Featherstall Road in Littleborough, a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire, the hall is notable for its architectural evolution and is Grade II* listed.
History
[edit]The medieval manor house was originally part of the Stubley estate and was acquired by John de Holt in 1330.[1] Although not definitively verified, the hall is believed to have been rebuilt by Robert Holt around 1529.[2]
Over the centuries, the building has undergone various architectural changes, reflecting different construction techniques and styles.
On 2 January 1967, it was designated a Grade II* listed building.[3]
In the 20th century, the hall served various functions, including as a pub-restaurant before being listed for sale in 2000.[4]
The hall and surrounding land were purchased by Nik and Eva Speakman, known for their television appearances and work as advisers to celebrities. They converted the property into a nine-bedroom residence.[5] As of October 2025, Stubley Old Hall is listed for sale with an asking price of £3.4 million.[6]
Architecture
[edit]The house has a H-shaped plan with a central hall and two cross-wings. Two prominent chimney stacks with brattishing, dating to around 1600, are a defining feature of the north elevation. The south wing, the oldest part, is cruck-framed. The hall and north wing are timber-framed; the front was faced in stone around 1600, with later brickwork elsewhere.[3] The hall is open to the roof, while the wings have two storeys. The building stands on a projecting plinth and features quoins and a stone-slate roof. The doorway has a chamfered surround and an angled lintel. The windows are mullioned or mullioned and transomed, some with hood moulds.[7]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ "Fishwick History of Rochdale – Part 3" (PDF). Rooley Moor Neighbourhood Forum. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 February 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ↑ "Stubley Hall, Lancashire". Gazetteer of British Place Names. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- 1 2 Historic England. "Stubley Old Hall (1162360)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ↑ "Catching hold of their dream". Manchester Evening News. 7 December 2005. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ↑ Gray, Lisa (10 January 2013). "Life-coach couple Nick and Eva Speakman get go-ahead for house in historic hall grounds". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ↑ "Featherstall Road, Littleborough, OL15 8PH". Mortimers. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ↑ Hartwell, Clare; Hyde, Matthew; Pevsner, Nikolaus (2004). Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East. The Buildings of England. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. p. 252. ISBN 0-300-10583-5.
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