[Accyexplorer]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

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.

Thanks for the history Bob. I've pics of the window that shows the old mullions but i'm clueless as to how to upload them from my photobucket to here in a format that meets the criteria