Hoghton Tower
Worth visiting
Added on 31 Dec 2019,
last edited by »biroto-Redaktion« on 31 Dec 2019
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Type of sights
Manor
Name and address
Hoghton Tower
Long Barn Row
GB-PR5 0SA Chorley
GEO-data
Geodetic coordinates
53.732900 -2.573500
Elevation
172 m
Communication
Phone
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Internet
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Hoghton Tower is a fortified manor house located about two-thirds of a mile (1 km) to the east of the village of Hoghton , Lancashire, England, and standing on a hilltop site on the highest point in the area. It takes its name from the de Hoghton family, its historical owners since at least the 12th century. The present house dates from about 1560–65.
It was damaged during the Civil War and subsequently became derelict, but was rebuilt and extended between 1862 and 1901. The house is listed at Grade I, as is the Great Barn in its grounds, which is dated 1692. Also in the grounds are two structures listed at Grade II. The house and garden are open to the public at advertised times, and are administered by a charitable trust, the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust.
In 1978 the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust was established as a charity for the preservation of the house, and to encourage education and research. It raises income by "charging an admission fee to visitors, running events, providing holiday accommodation and being rented out as a venue for weddings, filming, corporate entertainment and private functions". The house and gardens are open to the general public at advertised times. An admission fee is payable, which includes a guided tour of the house. Inside the house is a collection of dolls' houses. Interior photography is not permitted. Refreshments are available in the tea room, and the stables have been converted into a gift shop. Residential accommodation is available in a converted former garrison.
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Nearby cycle routes and tours
| Route name | Type | Dist. to route |
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Route | 1,5 km |
Added on 31 Dec 2019,
last edited by »biroto-Redaktion« on 31 Dec 2019
