Tulketh Hall
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Tulketh Hall was a house in Ashton-on-Ribble
, which is now a suburb of Preston, Lancashire
, England. In the 12th century, Tulketh was the location of Tulketh Priory
where a group of monks from Savigny Abbey
, Normandy, lived until they moved to Furness Abbey
in 1127. Documentary evidence of a hall at Tulketh dates from the 14th century, when it was inhabited by Laurence Travis, a Member of Parliament
. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Tulketh was the home of at least three families—the Werden family, the Rawstorne family and then the Hesketh family. It was remodelled in the 17th century by Roger Hesketh (d. 1791) in the 18th century. In the 19th century, the exterior was stucco
ed, although 18th century interior elements were kept. The building had battlement
s and a tower, which was also castellated.
By 1844, Tulketh Hall was in the possession of Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood
. Along with most of the rest of his property, Hesketh-Fleetwood sold Tulketh in the 1840s to cover his debts. It was bought by a Preston solicitor, and then the Rev. Thomas Johnson; the hall was then used as a vicarage for St Mark's Church
. It was remodelled again around this time. In 1910 the hall was in use as a Brothers of Charity
"home for working boys". Later, it served as the offices for Tulketh Mill. Tulketh Hall was demolished in 1960.
Ashton-on-Ribble
Ashton-on-Ribble is a suburb of Preston, Lancashire, England.The terms Ashton-on-Ribble and Ashton are often used synonymously, although Ashton is a specific electoral ward whilst Ashton-on-Ribble is a term applied more generally to much of the west of Preston...
, which is now a suburb of Preston, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, England. In the 12th century, Tulketh was the location of Tulketh Priory
Tulketh Priory
Tulketh Priory was a priory in Ashton-on-Ribble, Lancashire, England. The priory was the home of a group of Cistercian monks from Savigny Abbey in Normandy until they moved to Furness Abbey in 1127. Tulketh Hall was later built on the site of the priory....
where a group of monks from Savigny Abbey
Savigny Abbey
Savigny Abbey was a monastery near the village of Savigny-le-Vieux , in northern France. It was founded early in the 12th century. Initially it was the central house of the Congregation of Savigny, who were Benedictines; by 1150 it was Cistercian.-History:It was situated on the confines of...
, Normandy, lived until they moved to Furness Abbey
Furness Abbey
Furness Abbey, or St. Mary of Furness is a former monastery situated on the outskirts of the English town of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The abbey dates back to 1123 and was once the second wealthiest and most powerful Cistercian monastery in the country, behind only Fountains Abbey in North...
in 1127. Documentary evidence of a hall at Tulketh dates from the 14th century, when it was inhabited by Laurence Travis, a Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Tulketh was the home of at least three families—the Werden family, the Rawstorne family and then the Hesketh family. It was remodelled in the 17th century by Roger Hesketh (d. 1791) in the 18th century. In the 19th century, the exterior was stucco
Stucco
Stucco or render is a material made of an aggregate, a binder, and water. Stucco is applied wet and hardens to a very dense solid. It is used as decorative coating for walls and ceilings and as a sculptural and artistic material in architecture...
ed, although 18th century interior elements were kept. The building had battlement
Battlement
A battlement in defensive architecture, such as that of city walls or castles, comprises a parapet , in which portions have been cut out at intervals to allow the discharge of arrows or other missiles. These cut-out portions form crenels...
s and a tower, which was also castellated.
By 1844, Tulketh Hall was in the possession of Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood
Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood
Sir Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood, 1st Baronet, was an English landowner, developer and Member of Parliament, who founded the town of Fleetwood, in Lancashire, England. Born Peter Hesketh, he changed his name by Royal assent to Hesketh-Fleetwood, incorporating the name of his ancestors, and was later...
. Along with most of the rest of his property, Hesketh-Fleetwood sold Tulketh in the 1840s to cover his debts. It was bought by a Preston solicitor, and then the Rev. Thomas Johnson; the hall was then used as a vicarage for St Mark's Church
St Mark's Church, Preston
St Mark's Church, Preston, is a redundant Anglican parish church in St Mark's Road, Preston, Lancashire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building...
. It was remodelled again around this time. In 1910 the hall was in use as a Brothers of Charity
Brothers of Charity
The Brothers of Charity are a Catholic institute of religious brothers and associate members at the service of the people most in need in the field of education and health care. The institute was founded in 1807 by Canon Peter Joseph Triest in Ghent, Belgium, who also founded three other religious...
"home for working boys". Later, it served as the offices for Tulketh Mill. Tulketh Hall was demolished in 1960.