Mains Hall (also known as Mains Hall Manor) is an historic building on Mains Lane in Singleton, Lancashire, England. It is Grade II listed, dating to the 16th century.[1] A manor house, from the 11th century, is believed to have once stood on the site.[2]

Mains Hall
The building in 2006
LocationMains Lane, Singleton,
Lancashire,
England
Coordinates53°51′25″N 2°57′33″W / 53.856988°N 2.959053°W / 53.856988; -2.959053
AreaBorough of Wyre
Builtc. 1536 (488 years ago) (1536)
Listed Building – Grade II
Designated9 June 1967
Reference no.1071996
Mains Hall is located in the Borough of Wyre
Mains Hall
Location of Mains Hall in the Borough of Wyre
Mains Hall is located in Lancashire
Mains Hall
Mains Hall (Lancashire)

Today's manor house was remodelled in the 17th century and altered again in the 18th century and beyond. It is now a hotel.[1]

It is in rendered brick with a slate roof, and has an irregular plan. The building has two storeys, and a hall range with projecting gabled bays, a large extension to the rear, and other additions. Most of the windows have been altered but there is one two-light mullioned window, and inside are the remains of some of the original timberwork.[1]

George IV is believed to have visited the manor in the early 19th century, while Cardinal Allen hid there to evade the Protestant authorities during the Reformation. The monks of Cockersand Abbey were granted right of passage at the manor.[2]

The manor was home to the Hesketh family for around 300 years; it was also the home of the Fitzherberts.[2]

Roger and Adele Yeomans purchased the property in 1989, when it was a bed and breakfast. A fire in 2002 revealed that the manor's walls were still the original wattle and daub construction. During restoration work, the Yeomans also discovered a secret chapel.[2]

An 18th-century octagonal dovecote, constructed of handmade brick, stands around 150 metres (490 ft) north of the manor. It is also Grade II listed.[3]

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  1. ^ a b c "MAINS HALL, Singleton - 1071996 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Mains Hall Manor in Poulton-le-Fylde is lovingly restored". Great British Life. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  3. ^ "DOVECOTE IN FIELD, CIRCA 150 METRES NORTH OF MAINS HALL, Singleton - 1362384 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2024.