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Bob Dobson · 17-01-2014, 19:51

Ainsworth's book 'Old Homesteads of Accrington & District' tells that this started off as one of the Rishton family's homes...'it has suffered the obliteration of all its ancient features....only one window shows traces of old mullions' The family seems to have started c 1245 in Rishton. Fascinating family stories. The farm passed into the hands of the Walmsleys. One photo + 11pages. Clearly my observation (above) as to the dating of the building seems to refer to the re-building rather than the original.

17-01-2014, 19:51	#7
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158674	Re: Ponthalgh, Plowtalgh, Powtehalgh in church kirk Ainsworth's book 'Old Homesteads of Accrington & District' tells that this started off as one of the Rishton family's homes...'it has suffered the obliteration of all its ancient features....only one window shows traces of old mullions' The family seems to have started c 1245 in Rishton. Fascinating family stories. The farm passed into the hands of the Walmsleys. One photo + 11pages. Clearly my observation (above) as to the dating of the building seems to refer to the re-building rather than the original.