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Historic Buildings in Cheshire

Dunham Massey White Cottage    A lovely early 16th century timber-framed cottage in the grounds of the Dunham Massey country house. The cottage was built as a cruck framed hall house, but the construction was altered in the 17th century. Park Lane, Little Bollington Altrincham, Cheshire, England, WA14 4TJ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Limited opening hours, please see National Trust website for details Website: Dunham Massey White Cottage Email: dunmasswhite@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SJ730871 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Eastgate Clock    The Eastgate Clock was erected to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. Apparently public opinion was divided over the clock design - some thought it overly fanciful, even garish, and out of step with its surroundings. However, over the course of time the Eastgate Clock has become one of the symbols of Chester; and according to the city's tourism website, the second most photographed clock in Britain, after Big Ben. Eastgate, Chester, Cheshire, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Just south of the Cathedral. Website: Eastgate Clock Details of Eastgate Clock OS SJ405662 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Nether Alderley Mill    A 16th century corn mill in the centre of Nethe Alderley village, on the A34. he mill is build of imposing red sandstone walls with a sloping roof topped by Cheshire flag tiles. The weight of the roof has been estimated at 200 tons, and the timbers that support it are necessarily huge. Though the mill dates to the 16th century, there has been a mill on the site since at least the 14th century. Congleton Road, Nether Alderley Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, SK10 4TW Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Limited opening times. See National Trust website for current details. Website: Nether Alderley Mill Email: quarrybankmill@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SJ843761 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Quarry Bank Mill    One of earliest landmarks of the Industrial Revolution, Quarry Bank Mill was a weaving and cotton spinning mill built in 1784 for Irish industrialist Samuel Greg. The mill was gradually expanded to its current size from 1809-1820. The mill was restored in 1969. Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, England, SK9 4LA Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Quarry Bank Mill Email: quarrybankmill@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01625 445896 National Trust Location map OS SJ834830 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Sandbach Crosses    The Sandbach Crosses are a pair of 9th century sculptured crosses. They are constructed of sandstone and stand side by side in the cobbled market place of Sandbach. Market Square, Sandbach, Cheshire, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: In the market square, just off the A533. Open access site. Website: Sandbach Crosses English Heritage OS SJ759608 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

The Rows    The Rows are probably the most often photographed sight in Chester, a series of half-timbered buildings joined with long galleries, looking for all the world like a Tudor shopping mall. There is not one single "Rows" but several complexes of houses in the same style, with the best examples on Watergate, Eastgate and Bridge Street. Chester, Cheshire, England, CH1 Attraction Type: Historic Property Location map Details of The Rows OS SJ405662 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts