Slide 1 - This is one of the most picturesque old Houses in the parish of Halifax, and seems to have escaped external alterations evident in all others, according to the varying tastes of the owners. It is situated in the Calder Valley on a steep…
Slide 2 - The Deardens by their trade as clothiers became very wealthy. It was the custom in the 17th Century to bid very large numbers of friends and acquaintances to funerals. At the death of Michael, son of John Dearden, in 1672, 279 were bidden,…
Slide 3 - In 1706 John Dearden, grandson of the John who is supposed to have built the house, having by marriage come into the Hollins Estate, sold Wood Lane, to Jeremy Crossley of Lighthazles for £1100, described as a 'white Kerseyman.'The view of…
House initialled and dated "J M C" with mid C19 alterations and addition with 1 7 6 0 mid C20 addition to rear. Hammer-dressed stone, stone slate roof. 2 storeys. Original house of 2 cells each with doorway with tie-stone jambs and…
House initialled and dated "J M C" with mid C19 alterations and addition with 1 7 6 0 mid C20 addition to rear. Hammer-dressed stone, stone slate roof. 2 storeys. Original house of 2 cells each with doorway with tie-stone jambs and…
House initialled and dated "J M C" with mid C19 alterations and addition with 1 7 6 0 mid C20 addition to rear. Hammer-dressed stone, stone slate roof. 2 storeys. Original house of 2 cells each with doorway with tie-stone jambs and…