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Capesthorne Hall is also host to one of the Firework Champions events where 4 professional firework companies produce world class displays in front of a voting public audience.
Capesthorne Hall is also host to one of the Firework Champions events where 4 professional firework companies produce world class displays in front of a voting public audience.


Capesthorne Hall has been the family home of the [[Bromley-Davenport]]s since 1726. The current Squire of the Hall is [[William Arthur Bromley-Davenport]]. He was [[Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire]], the [[Monarchy of the United Kingdom|Queen's]] chief representative in the county, from 1990 until March 7th 2010.<ref>[http://www.capesthorne.com/history.html History] Capesthorne Hall Official Website. Retrieval Date: 28 August 2007.</ref>His wife is Elizabeth Watts, an American painter.<ref>[http://www.capesthorne.com/ebwatts.html E.B. Watts] Capesthorne Hall official website. Retrieval Date: 15 May 2009</ref>
Capesthorne Hall has been the family home of the [[Bromley-Davenport]]s since 1726. The current Squire of the Hall is William Arthur Bromley-Davenport. He was [[Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire]], the [[Monarchy of the United Kingdom|Queen's]] chief representative in the county, from 1990 until March 7th 2010.<ref>[http://www.capesthorne.com/history.html History] Capesthorne Hall Official Website. Retrieval Date: 28 August 2007.</ref>His wife is Elizabeth Watts, an American painter.<ref>[http://www.capesthorne.com/ebwatts.html E.B. Watts] Capesthorne Hall official website. Retrieval Date: 15 May 2009</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 23:25, 28 June 2011

Capesthorne Hall
Capesthorne Hall
LocationCheshire, England
Built1719–32
RebuiltAfter 1861
Architectural style(s)Tudor revival
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated14 April 1967
Reference no.1104882
Capesthorne Hall is located in Cheshire
Capesthorne Hall
Location in Cheshire

Capesthorne Hall is a country house in Cheshire, England. The house and its surrounding wall have been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Set in over 100 acres (0.40 km2) of parkland, it is located about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Macclesfield and 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Alderley Edge.

The current hall was built between 1719 and 1732 in the Tudor revival style. It was badly damaged by fire in 1861 and subsequently rebuilt.[2] The Hall has fine gardens and a lake. The Capesthorne Estate includes a number of houses and farms.

Regular events are held at the hall, including a vintage car show, which in 2005 featured a large number of classic American models.[3]

Capesthorne Hall is also host to one of the Firework Champions events where 4 professional firework companies produce world class displays in front of a voting public audience.

Capesthorne Hall has been the family home of the Bromley-Davenports since 1726. The current Squire of the Hall is William Arthur Bromley-Davenport. He was Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, the Queen's chief representative in the county, from 1990 until March 7th 2010.[4]His wife is Elizabeth Watts, an American painter.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Capesthorne Hall and garden wall surrounding entrance court", The National Heritage List for England, English Heritage, 2011, retrieved 1 May 2011 {{citation}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ History Capesthorne Hall Official Website. Retrieval Date: 15 May 2009.
  3. ^ Capesthorne Hall Information Retrieval Date: 28 August 2007.
  4. ^ History Capesthorne Hall Official Website. Retrieval Date: 28 August 2007.
  5. ^ E.B. Watts Capesthorne Hall official website. Retrieval Date: 15 May 2009