Winstanley Hall faces uncertain future — local heritage needs support

Supporters of the Winstanley Hall plan hope to secure backing before it is too late.

A Tudor hall under threat

This historic hall ranks among the rare Tudor-era houses left in Greater Manchester. Its origins date to the late 1500s when it functioned as a manorhouse. In past centuries the estate contributed to local coal mining and weaving industries.

Time and neglect have taken a severe toll on the hall. Roofs now leak, floors have collapsed and parts suffer structural failure. If no intervention occurs soon, important heritage may be lost forever.

A restoration plan combining heritage and housing

The scheme described on the Winstanley Hall website aims to fully restore the hall. The restored building would become 36 apartments. Beyond the hall, the estate would see delivery of almost 400 new homes.

The proposals include public open spaces, green corridors, footpaths, a heritage centre, a community orchard and woodland buffers. This layout aims to preserve sightlines, respect local ecology and protect privacy for existing residents.

If approved, the scheme would give the public access to large parts of the estate for the first time.

The urgency for public backing

Supporters say this plan offers the only realistic chance to save Winstanley Hall. Without community support there may not be enough drive or funds to stop further decline.

The scheme addresses both heritage preservation and housing needs. It offers a way to protect the hall’s heritage while supplying homes for local families in need.

What readers can do

Anyone concerned about heritage or community housing can visit the Winstanley Hall site and add their support. Public backing may sway planners and local authorities to approve restoration and development.

Your support today can help ensure Winstanley Hall remains a heritage landmark and becomes a living part of the community’s future.