Underbank Hall is a 16th-century town house in the centre of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England (grid reference SJ895905). The hall dates back to the 15th century[1] and became a Grade II* listed building on 13 May 1952.[2] It was the home of a branch of the Arden family of Bredbury, who were related to William Shakespeare on his mother's side.[3]
| Underbank Hall | |
|---|---|
 The Tudor front of Underbank Hall | |
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Stockport, Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°24′42″N 2°09′30″W / 53.411748°N 2.158202°W |
| 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 |
In 1823 it was sold by William 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 the NatWest branch for Stockport.[4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Underbank Hall". Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Archived from the original on 13 March 2008. Retrieved 7 June 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "10, Great Underbank (Grade II*) (1356829)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Prussell, Allan (23 March 2020). "Underbank Hall". The History of Stockport in 100 Halls. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "Underbanks history and heritage". stockport.gov.uk. Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
External links
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