Underbank Hall | |
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The Tudor front of Underbank Hall | |
General information | |
Town or city | Stockport,Greater Manchester |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 53°24′42″N2°09′30″W / 53.411748°N 2.158202°W /53.411748; -2.158202 |
Completed | 16th century |
Technical details | |
Structural system | Timber framed |
Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | 10, Great Underbank |
Designated | 13 May 1952 |
Reference no. | 1356829 |
Underbank Hall is a 16th-centurytown house in the centre ofStockport,Greater Manchester, England (grid referenceSJ895905). The hall dates back to the 15th century[1] and became aGrade II* listed building on 13 May 1952.[2] It was the home of a branch of theArden family ofBredbury, who were related toWilliam Shakespeare on hismother's side.[3]
In 1823 it was sold byWilliam Arden, 2nd Baron Alvanley to pay off debts, and became a bank. A banking hall was then added to the rear in 1919. The hall is still used as a bank today and currently houses theNatWest branch for Stockport.[4]
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