This farmhouse originally had an H-shaped plan with later extensions; its two projecting wings have
gables. There are two storeys with attics under a tiled roof, with a prominent brick chimneystack to the right-hand end. The
timber frame has been infilled with brick; it features
small framing with angle braces.[1]
This octagonal red-brick
game larder, probably by the Irish
Morrison family, stands on a stone plinth, with a porch to the east face. The shallow-pitched slate roof has large overhangs, and is topped with an octagonal wooden
lantern, also slate roofed. The faces each have a two-light window headed with a
cusp-shaped arch. The original ironwork on which
game was
hung remains in the interior.[2][3][4]
A new church designed by
Paley and Austin. It is built in brick with
terracotta dressings in
Perpendicular style, and has a tiled roof. Its plan includes a
nave, north and south
aisles, a four-stage tower at the crossing, and a
chancel with north and south chapels. On the south is a two-storey
vestry is on the south, with a porch is to the west of the north aisle.[7][8]
The church was designed in
neoclassical style by J. Garlive. It is constructed in brick with stone dressings, and has a
slate roof. In 1879 the
chancel was extended and reordered by
Alfred Darbyshire.[9][10]
Designed by William Longworth for
Richard Harding Watt as a coffee house and council offices; used later as a restaurant. It consists of a main block for the offices, forming a courtyard, and the tower with an external staircase. It is constructed in
rubblesandstone, with
Portland stone at the top of the tower. Its architectural style is
eclecticItalianate with
Arts and Crafts elements. Its features include a smaller tower with a dome, a statue of
Mrs Gaskell in a
niche, a bronze medallion, and a pair of large
Doric columns which were moved from St Peter's Church in
Manchester.[11][12]
Designed by
Lewis Wyatt as an entrance to
Tatton Park in
ashlar stone. It consists of a triple gateway and a lodge on the west side. Each gateway contains a
cast iron gate. The central gateway is flanked by
Doric columns supporting an
entablature.[13][14]
Designed by George Moneypenny as part of the gaol. It is constructed in
ashlar stone with a
portico of four
Ionic columns, and has a bell-
turret.[15][16]
A house, possibly originally an inn, part of which has since been used as offices. It is constructed in brick with stone dressings, and has a
slate roof. An arched entry leads to the rear yard.[17]
Dysart Buildings is a terrace of nine three-storey town houses in red brick, with projecting bays at the ends of the terrace. It was built by
Lionel Tollemache, fifth
Earl of Dysart.[18][19][20]
This five-bay town house in red brick with stone dressings has two storeys with attics. The slightly projecting central bay is flanked by brick
pilasters and topped with a
pediment. There is a
cornice with a
parapet above. Formerly used as a bank and a political club, it is now a restaurant.[18][19][21]
Townwell House is a town house of three storeys and five bays, in red brick with stone dressings. It has decorative
quoins and a stone
string course. A contemporary two-storey
coach house stands at the rear.[18][19][22]
Wright's Almshouses are a terrace of six two-storey
almshouses built by
Sir Edmund Wright, in brick with stone dressings. They bear a central stone panel with arms. Originally on London Road, the almshouses were moved to stand adjacent to the
Crewe Almshouses in 1973–75. They are now used as sheltered housing for the elderly.[18][23][24]
The arched stone gateway to
Wright's Almshouses is flanked by
columns and side scrolls; it is surrounded by a low red-brick wall with a stone
coping. Originally on London Road, the gateway was moved with the
almshouses in 1973–75.[18][24][25]
This
timber-framed, two-
gabled black-and-white merchant's house probably dates from shortly after the 1583 fire, and was built for Thomas Churche. It has two storeys with attics, with ornamental panelling,
jetties and
corbels decorated with carved human figures and animals. It is now a shop and coffee shop.[26][27]
This town house in red brick has five storeys and five bays, with a stone
cornice. The central slightly projecting bay is topped a
pediment. By the main entrance are railings dating from the late 19th century. It is now used as offices.[18][28]
Wrenbury Church Bridge (no. 19) is a single-span timber lift bridge by
Thomas Telford. It is an
accommodation bridge and also serves a public footpath. The bridge is lifted manually via a counterbalancing weight fixed to paired beams parallel to the bridge platform and attached to its free end with chains. Vertical beams support the structure, and the timberwork is strengthened with iron rods. Guards were installed in 1889.[31][32]
Wrenbury Frith Bridge (no. 21) is a single-span timber lift bridge by
Thomas Telford. It is an
accommodation bridge with no public right of way. The bridge is lifted manually via a counterbalancing weight fixed to paired beams parallel to the bridge platform and attached to its free end with chains. Vertical beams support the structure, and the timberwork is strengthened with iron rods. The bridge has no guard rails.[33]
^The date given is the date used by Historic England as significant for the initial building or that of an important part in the structure's description.
This farmhouse originally had an H-shaped plan with later extensions; its two projecting wings have
gables. There are two storeys with attics under a tiled roof, with a prominent brick chimneystack to the right-hand end. The
timber frame has been infilled with brick; it features
small framing with angle braces.[1]
This octagonal red-brick
game larder, probably by the Irish
Morrison family, stands on a stone plinth, with a porch to the east face. The shallow-pitched slate roof has large overhangs, and is topped with an octagonal wooden
lantern, also slate roofed. The faces each have a two-light window headed with a
cusp-shaped arch. The original ironwork on which
game was
hung remains in the interior.[2][3][4]
A new church designed by
Paley and Austin. It is built in brick with
terracotta dressings in
Perpendicular style, and has a tiled roof. Its plan includes a
nave, north and south
aisles, a four-stage tower at the crossing, and a
chancel with north and south chapels. On the south is a two-storey
vestry is on the south, with a porch is to the west of the north aisle.[7][8]
The church was designed in
neoclassical style by J. Garlive. It is constructed in brick with stone dressings, and has a
slate roof. In 1879 the
chancel was extended and reordered by
Alfred Darbyshire.[9][10]
Designed by William Longworth for
Richard Harding Watt as a coffee house and council offices; used later as a restaurant. It consists of a main block for the offices, forming a courtyard, and the tower with an external staircase. It is constructed in
rubblesandstone, with
Portland stone at the top of the tower. Its architectural style is
eclecticItalianate with
Arts and Crafts elements. Its features include a smaller tower with a dome, a statue of
Mrs Gaskell in a
niche, a bronze medallion, and a pair of large
Doric columns which were moved from St Peter's Church in
Manchester.[11][12]
Designed by
Lewis Wyatt as an entrance to
Tatton Park in
ashlar stone. It consists of a triple gateway and a lodge on the west side. Each gateway contains a
cast iron gate. The central gateway is flanked by
Doric columns supporting an
entablature.[13][14]
Designed by George Moneypenny as part of the gaol. It is constructed in
ashlar stone with a
portico of four
Ionic columns, and has a bell-
turret.[15][16]
A house, possibly originally an inn, part of which has since been used as offices. It is constructed in brick with stone dressings, and has a
slate roof. An arched entry leads to the rear yard.[17]
Dysart Buildings is a terrace of nine three-storey town houses in red brick, with projecting bays at the ends of the terrace. It was built by
Lionel Tollemache, fifth
Earl of Dysart.[18][19][20]
This five-bay town house in red brick with stone dressings has two storeys with attics. The slightly projecting central bay is flanked by brick
pilasters and topped with a
pediment. There is a
cornice with a
parapet above. Formerly used as a bank and a political club, it is now a restaurant.[18][19][21]
Townwell House is a town house of three storeys and five bays, in red brick with stone dressings. It has decorative
quoins and a stone
string course. A contemporary two-storey
coach house stands at the rear.[18][19][22]
Wright's Almshouses are a terrace of six two-storey
almshouses built by
Sir Edmund Wright, in brick with stone dressings. They bear a central stone panel with arms. Originally on London Road, the almshouses were moved to stand adjacent to the
Crewe Almshouses in 1973–75. They are now used as sheltered housing for the elderly.[18][23][24]
The arched stone gateway to
Wright's Almshouses is flanked by
columns and side scrolls; it is surrounded by a low red-brick wall with a stone
coping. Originally on London Road, the gateway was moved with the
almshouses in 1973–75.[18][24][25]
This
timber-framed, two-
gabled black-and-white merchant's house probably dates from shortly after the 1583 fire, and was built for Thomas Churche. It has two storeys with attics, with ornamental panelling,
jetties and
corbels decorated with carved human figures and animals. It is now a shop and coffee shop.[26][27]
This town house in red brick has five storeys and five bays, with a stone
cornice. The central slightly projecting bay is topped a
pediment. By the main entrance are railings dating from the late 19th century. It is now used as offices.[18][28]
Wrenbury Church Bridge (no. 19) is a single-span timber lift bridge by
Thomas Telford. It is an
accommodation bridge and also serves a public footpath. The bridge is lifted manually via a counterbalancing weight fixed to paired beams parallel to the bridge platform and attached to its free end with chains. Vertical beams support the structure, and the timberwork is strengthened with iron rods. Guards were installed in 1889.[31][32]
Wrenbury Frith Bridge (no. 21) is a single-span timber lift bridge by
Thomas Telford. It is an
accommodation bridge with no public right of way. The bridge is lifted manually via a counterbalancing weight fixed to paired beams parallel to the bridge platform and attached to its free end with chains. Vertical beams support the structure, and the timberwork is strengthened with iron rods. The bridge has no guard rails.[33]
^The date given is the date used by Historic England as significant for the initial building or that of an important part in the structure's description.