Gawsworth New Hall

Gawsworth New Hall

Gawsworth New Hall
Location Gawsworth, Cheshire, England
Coordinates 53°13′32″N 2°09′48″W / 53.2255°N 2.1633°W / 53.2255; -2.1633Coordinates: 53°13′32″N 2°09′48″W / 53.2255°N 2.1633°W / 53.2255; -2.1633
OS grid reference SJ 891 698
Built 1707
Built for Lord Mohun
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated 14 April 1967
Reference no. 1159278
Location in Cheshire

Gawsworth New Hall is a country house in the village of Gawsworth, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.[1]

The house was begun by Lord Mohun in 1707 but abandoned after he was killed in a duel with the Duke of Hamilton in 1712.[2] Later additions and alterations were made including those to the designs of Sir Hubert Worthington in 1914. It is built in red brick with a stone slate roof. It has two storeys and attic with an E-shaped plan. The garden front has 16 bays.[1]

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