Hoghton Tower
Hoghton Tower is a fortified manor house two-thirds of a mile (1 km) east of the village of Hoghton, Lancashire, England, and stands on a hilltop site on the highest point in the area. It takes its name from the de Hoghton family, its historical owners since at least the 12th century. The present house dates from about 1560–65.
| Hoghton Tower | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hoghton, Lancashire, England |
| Coordinates | 53.7329°N 2.5735°W |
| OS grid reference | SD 623,264 |
| Elevation | 560 ft (170 m) |
| Built | c, 1560–65 |
| Built for | Thomas de Hoghton |
| Restored | 1862–1902 |
| Restored by | Sir Henry de Hoghton Sir Charles de Hoghton |
| Architect | Paley and Austin, James Bertwistle, Robert Dudley Oliver |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Designated | 22 October 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1072532 |
It was damaged during the Civil War and subsequently became derelict, but was rebuilt and extended between 1862 and 1901. The house is listed at Grade I, as is the Great Barn in its grounds, which is dated 1692. Also in the grounds are two structures listed at Grade II. The house and garden are open to the public at advertised times, and are administered by the charitable Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust.
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