Little Moreton Hall

Summary

Near Congleton. This is one of the finest specimens of the old-fashioned Cheshire timbered Halls in existence, though only three sides are remaining. It is surrounded by a moat, and approached by a bridge (seen in front), on the south side, entering the court by a fine old gateway, above which are sleeping rooms, and at the top a very curious gallery, 68ft by 12ft., which tradition speaks of as Queen Elizabeth's Ball Room. All the rooms have dried clay floors, about a foot thick. Also another inscription, but out of sight in the picture; "Richard Dale, Carpeder, made this windows by the Grac' of God." The windows also contain the arms of Brereton and Morton.