Capesthorne Hall

Capesthorne Hall

Capesthorne Hall is a stately home in the Borough of Macclesfield, in the county of Cheshire in north-west England. It is a Grade II* listed building. [http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/search/details.aspx?pid=1&id=59120 Images of England] Retrieval Date: 29 August 2007]

It is the home of the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, the Queen's chief representative in the county, [ [http://www.capesthorne.com/history.html Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire Information.] Capesthorne Hall Official Website. Retrieval Date: 28 August, 2007.] and is situated approximately six miles west of Macclesfield and four miles south of Alderley Edge.

The Capesthorne Estate contains a number of houses and farms. The current hall is in the Tudor revival style and offers fine gardens, including a lake.

Regular events take place at the hall, including a vintage car show, which in 2005 featured a large number of classic American models. [ [http://www.statelyhomes.com/areas/details.asp?HID=18&ID=1443&path=12,16,57,1443 Capesthorne Hall Information.] Retrieval Date: 28 August, 2007.]

The current lord of Capesthorne Hall is William Arthur Bromley-Davenport. His wife is an American painter.

References

ee also

*Holy Trinity Chapel, Capesthorne


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