Hartford in Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Hartford's Listed Sites and its Conservation Area
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2024
1. Hartford's Listed Sites and its Conservation Area Marker
Hodge Lane Farmhouse, Barn and Stable
Built between 1800 and 1832 but re-modelled fairly soon afterwards.
The Barn of Brownheath Farm
Seventeenth century with later alterations.
The Riddings
Built in the eighteenth century, but re-modelled in the nineteenth century.
The Turnpike Milepost
Situated on Chester road. Early to mid-nineteenth century. Marks the distance to Chester, Kelsall and Northwich. The only other remaining ones are in Oakmore and Delamere.
Vale Royal Railway Viaduct
(Part of this is in Davenham parish). Built in 1837 across the Weaver Navigation by George Stephenson and Joseph Locke for the Grand Junction Railway, which ran from Birmingham to Warrington. It's five, equal, segmented arches are built in a straight line.
Whitehall
Built in 1835 by John Douglas senior, though it now has later extensions and alterations. The entrance hall is open to the roof and is lit by an octagonal lantern. The staircase has delicate iron balustrades. There are some fine plasterwork ceilings and a magnificent Jacobean-style fireplace.
The front wall and steps of Whitehall: Built at the same time as
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Cattle Tunnel
Comes through the embankment to the Viaduct. Built by George Stephenson and Joseph Locke for Lord Delamere. May have been a concession for allowing the railway through, as the Viaduct arches only allowed room for a carriage drive.
The Hollies
An early eighteenth century building which was re-modelled and extended in 1840. The interior has a classical frieze of cherubs and scroll work. It also has a dado decorated with Art Nouveau style foliage.
Hartford Hall Hotel
(Formerly listed as Hartford Manor). A late sixteenth to early seventeenth century building, with some later additions and alterations in the nineteenth century. The Jacobean porch has its original plaster ceiling. Upstairs is the Nun's room with original beams and trusses.
Hartford Beach - The Beeches
Formerly one building but now divided into two. Built in 1802, but re-modelled between 1814 and 1824 for Thomas Marshall in neo-classical design with gothic details. The interior is richly decorated with fine plasterwork.
St John's Church
The main body of
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2024
2. St John's Church, Hartford
Erected by Hartford Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 53° 14.702′ N, 2° 32.779′ W. Marker is in Hartford, England, in Cheshire West and Chester. It is on Chester Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 Chester Road, Hartford, England CW8 1QL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Welcome to the Holmes Chapel Conservation Area (approx. 13.5 kilometers away); Crewe (approx. 18.1 kilometers away); The Great Church of St Mary's (approx. 19.9 kilometers away).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
