Listed Buildings - Page 3

Tealeaf · 17-03-2004, 12:25

I thought you would have been on the Mark III by now, Bert.

WillowTheWhisp · 20-06-2004, 16:01

Aren't Higher Antley Hall and Cottage on Park Crescent? (near Bullough Park)

Acrylic-bob · 20-06-2004, 18:45

According to my dad, the collection of butterflys and insects from Oak Hill Mansion were given (or sold?) to Blackburn. Can anyone comfirm this? I know that when I was a boy (1960's) I have seen such a collection in Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.

Atarah · 20-06-2004, 23:02

Hi, thats what I have also been told. Lots of the items in the old museum were in a bad state, but things like the butterflies wings and insects etc., seemed to go to either museums or universities. Many of the items were actually taken back by the people who had donated in the first place.

andystanley · 13-08-2004, 15:43

This one, not in Accrington, but close by.
Listed 2*, and on English Heritage's "Buildings at Risk" register.
Apparently owned by the Dunkenhalgh estate?

Parkers Farmhouse, Cow Hill Lane, Hyndburn
Name:

Parkers Farmhouse Street: Cow Hill Lane Parish: Rishton District / London Borough: Hyndburn Unitary Authority: N/A National Park: N/A County: Lancashire Region: North West Building Grade: II* Scheduled Ancient Monuments: N Conservation Area: N Registered Park / Garden Grade: Not registered World Heritage Site: NoCondition: Poor Occupancy: Vacant Priority Category: C New Entry: No Previous Priority Category: C Ownership Type: Private Contact: Peter de Figueiredo, 0161 242 1431 Summary: Farmhouse c1600. End bay used for farm storage, but remainder disused. In need of masonry repairs, roof and rainwater disposal maintenance. Despite discussions with the local authority there is no progress on temporary or full refurbishment, or on an appropriate use.

Acrylic-bob · 13-08-2004, 21:54

Cooo! If I had the money, me and the dog would be in our element there.

Atarah · 13-08-2004, 22:13

Brilliant photo and yet .. I always thought this was Cowhill Farm, Rishton?

This was supposedly the home of the Hindle family, who were a numerous race in Rishton and Great Harwood as early as the 16th century.

Atarah · 13-08-2004, 22:22

Here is a 1928 photo showing the building. Nothing much has changed, eh?

WillowTheWhisp · 13-08-2004, 23:17

Just a lot more delapidated which is a shame.

andystanley · 14-08-2004, 12:02

True, it is a shame.
I am told that the owners will not sell it.
But they will not restore it either.

Atarah · 14-08-2004, 14:48

Wonder how you get to it? Anyone know? I would love to have a nosey?

andystanley · 14-08-2004, 18:35

Atarah,

On main road thru rishton, before whitebirk roundabout, you turn left, onto a track which takes you across a bridge over the m65, then there is a farmhouse (white). It is next to it. Well worth a look.

garinda · 04-07-2010, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owd Bert

Must take you to task Atarah -- in your excellent account and history of Oak Hill Mansion you state, without reservation, " --- the Museum received their most important gift ever --- " that is purely a personal opinion. I would have opted for the marvellous collection of Butterflies.

I did start a thread, about the sad ending of some of the exhibits from the old museum.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...tip-51518.html