Who owns Winstanley Hall?
Dorbcrest
Winstanley Hall and some 10 acres of grounds are currently owned by a leading local house builder, Dorbcrest.
When was Winstanley Hall built?
1560s
History. The hall was built in the 1560s for the Winstanley family of Winstanley; the Winstanley family were lords of the manor since at least 1252 and may have been responsible for building the moat on the site.
What did Winstanley house used to be?
Braunstone Hall
Winstanley House in Leicestershire previously called Braunstone Hall, is a building of historical significance and is Grade II listed on the English Heritage Register. It was built in 1775 by Clement Winstanley and remained in this family for the next 150 years. It was then bought in 1925 by the Leicester City Council.
What grade is Winstanley Hall in London?
It is a Grade II listed building and also listed as a Ancient Scheduled Monument. The Winstanleys owned this Elizabethan Hall until 1596, when the estate was sold to James Bankes, a London goldsmith and banker. Extra blocks were added in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Why is there a moat at Winstanley Hall?
Originally built for the Winstanley family, the building is one of only three Tudor buildings in the Borough. The hall was built in the 1560s for the Winstanley family of Winstanley; the Winstanley family were lords of the manor since at least 1252 and may have been responsible for building the moat on the site.
Is the Winstanley monument a Grade 2 listed building?
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What is the date of the construction of Winstanley Hall?
Winstanley Hall has three storeys and has a date stone with a date of 1584, but this is not in situ so may not provide an accurate date for the construction of the house. Extra blocks were added in the 17th and 18th centuries.