Dunham Massey Hall

Dunham Massey Hall
Dunham Massey Hall is located in Greater Manchester
Dunham Massey Hall
Dunham Massey Hall
Location within Greater Manchester
Alternative namesDunham Hall;
Stamford Military Hospital
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameDunham Hall
Designated5 March 1959
Reference no.1356512

Dunham Massey Hall, usually known simply as Dunham Massey,[1] is an English country house in the parish of Dunham Massey in the district of Trafford, near Altrincham, Greater Manchester. During World War I it was temporarily used as the Stamford Military Hospital.

It was designated a Grade I listed building on 5 March 1959. It has been owned by the National Trust since the death of Roger Grey, 10th and last Earl of Stamford in 1976.

Dunham Massey was re-built in the early 18th century by George Booth, 2nd Earl of Warrington. He had inherited an older mansion from his father, which was in a terrible state of repair.

There were significant alterations, especially internally, at the start of the 20th century. It has historic formal gardens and a deer park. The park and gardens are listed Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.

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