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Dunham Massey Hall (usually known simply as Dunham Massey) is a moated English country house near Dunham Town, west of Altrincham, Cheshire. The original hall dates to at least the 14th century and has subsequently been rebuilt a number of times over the centuries. The estate was initially owned by the Massey family and then later the Booth family acquired the estate through marriage. The present hall was built in 1616 by Sir George Booth and was remodelled by John Norris for his descendant, George, between 1732 and 1740. It was further altered by John Hope towards the end of the 18th century and again by Joseph Compton Hall between 1905 and 1908. Dunham Massey's history is reflected in its 45 listed buildings. It was a regionally important place during the mediæval period and the seat of the Massey barons. The Georgian mansion, with the remains of a castle on its grounds, is a popular tourist attraction. There are also two Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dunham Massey. It also served as a military hospital during World War I and was home to Emperor Haile Selassie during his exile, according to the National Trust. It has historic formal gardens and a deer park and has been owned by the National Trust since the death of Roger Grey, 10th and last Earl of Stamford, in 1976. The hall and grounds are open to the public. It is within the council area of Trafford.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1356512.

Place Type: Historic House
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.382837,-2.4004746
Grid Reference: SJ734874
Police Area: Greater Manchester
Council Area: Trafford
Civil Parish: Dunham Massey CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 301593
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dunham_Massey_Hall,_Cheshire_301593

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