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The Historic Little Moreton Hall

06/27/22 | England, National Trust, Travel

National Trust Little Moreton Hall
It is the start of a new week and I can not believe it will by July on Friday, woah!  Mark and I spent this past weekend in the Cotswolds with his family but next weekend we will be crossing another spot off of our National Trust bucket list.  I am very excited to see the roses at Polesden Lacey and will be sure to report back but until then, let’s talk about Historic Little Moreton Hall.

This is actually the fourth post to mention this historic building – I included a photo it in my Spring 2021: The Unseen Highlights post,  it was the backdrop for a Fashion Friday outfit feature, and the famous house was in my post about National Trust properties post last month. However today I am going to share more photos and a few fun facts about its history.

I love a good Tudor style house – the department store Liberty London is a gorgeous example of Tudor revival – but this one is the real deal. It took nearly 100 years for William Moreton and his subsequent generations to build between 1504 and 1610.  One National Trust guidebook I read suggested Little Moreton Hall was “lifted straight from a fairy story, a gingerbread house” and I find that a very accurate description.

Some may argue that it was well constructed given it’s still standing but I’d beg to differ after going inside.  There are many theories as to why the floors are warped and the house is so uneven whether from  from the weight of the construction materials or it’s position on a marsh but whatever the reason you can literally feel the titled floor, especailly in the house’s largest room the Great Hall found on the third floor.  There is not much furniture inside but well worth a visit and the docents in each room are quite knowledgable.  When we visited we were on our way up to the Lake District but I could have spent more time in the gardens and the moat definitely does make it a historic piece of British history.  Take a look:

Kelly and Mark at the Historic Little Moreton HallLittle Moreton Hall - Moat Enterance to the HallThe Courtyard facing the Great Hall Mark in The Great HallPrep Area in the HallGlass Paned Warped Windows in the Hall Opened Window in the Hall Master Bedroom in the HallDetails of the Withdrawing Room's bay window Mark in the Great Hall with the Warped Floor at Little Moreton Hall1600s Version of Stained Glass Little Moreton Hall Uneven Long Gallery on Third Floor

^ This photo is not titled, that’s actually how ajar the floors are!

Wooden Details from the 16th Century Back Garden of Historic Home in Cheshire

While not quite the most practical outfit, this is what I wore for our exploration.

Travel Blogger in a Kelly in a Navy Maxi at Little Morton
Kelly in a Navy Maxi at Little Morton Hall

 Would you want to visit Little Moreton Hall?

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Comments

  1. Franicine says

    June 28, 2022 at 11:46 am

    Yes I would want to visit it and so glad that England does such a good job of perserving its very long history.

    Between your castles, museums and manor homes or what ever you call them you have so many more interesting places to visit and learn about the history of your country that we do. Granted you are much older that we are here in Canada.

    Cheers.

  2. Laurel says

    June 28, 2022 at 10:35 am

    Glad that you are getting away again and crossing things off of your bucket list.

    I love to do that when making travel plans too although I do have my favorite spots that I adore revisiting.

    Such a historic spot this is and what a labor of LOVE and money.

  3. Tad says

    June 27, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Hard to believe someone spent that much time building a house. They must have instilled a wonderful sense of family tradition in the genertions to follow.

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