| Downham Hall | |
|---|---|
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  Location within the Borough of Ribble Valley | |
| General information | |
| Type | Country house |
| Architectural style | Grecian |
| Location | Downham, Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°53′41″N 2°19′53″W / 53.8946°N 2.3315°W |
| Construction started | 1835 |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Limestone and sandstone rubble with sandstone dressings and slate roof |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | George Webster |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 13 December 1977 |
| Reference no. | 1072125 |
Downham Hall is an English country house in Downham, Lancashire, England.
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Downham Hall was designed by George Webster (1797–1864) in 1835, though it was built on remains from the sixteenth century.[1] It has two storeys and an attic.[1] In terms of architectural style, it has Doric columns, window aprons, the shields of Henry de Lacy, 3rd Earl of Lincoln (1251–1311) and John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (1340–1399), a cornice, and architraves.[1]
It is currently the private residence of Ralph John Assheton, 2nd Baron Clitheroe (born 1929).[2]
It has been a Grade II* listed building since 13 December 1977.[1]
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