Downham Hall

Downham Hall
Location within the Borough of Ribble Valley
General information
Type	Country house
Architectural style	Grecian
Location	Downham, Lancashire
Country	England
Coordinates	53°53′41″N 2°19′53″W / 53.8946°N 2.3315°WCoordinates: 53°53′41″N 2°19′53″W / 53.8946°N 2.3315°W
Construction started	1835
Technical details
Material	Limestone and sandstone rubble with sandstone dressings and slate roof
Floor count	2
Design and construction
Architect	George Webster
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated	13 December 1977
Reference no.	1072125

Downham Hall is an English country house in Downham, Lancashire, England.

Overview

Downham Hall was designed by George Webster (1797-1864) in 1835, though it was built on remains from the sixteenth century.^[1] It has two storeys and an attic.^[1] In terms of architectural style, it has Doric columns, window aprons, the shields of Henry de Lacy, 3rd Earl of Lincoln (1251-1311) and John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (1340-1399), a cornice, and architraves.^[1]

It is currently the private residence of Ralph John Assheton, 2nd Baron Clitheroe (born 1929).^[2]

It has been a Grade II* listed building since 13 December 1977.^[1]

See also

• Grade II* listed buildings in Lancashire
• Listed buildings in Downham, Lancashire

References

1. British Listed Buildings
2. The Peerage: Ralph John Assheton, 2nd Baron Clitheroe