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Bretherton - Bank Hall

Nearest town: Preston

Site type: garden

Access: Public

Church name: No Data

Diocese: No Data

County: Lancashire

Country: England

Grid ref: SD463202

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 24-Jan-07

Recorded by: Steven Dearnaley

Protection & responsibility: Landowner

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m

Notes: It is thought that there was a building at this site c.1300. A group of enthusiasts open the grounds to the public on a monthly basis - though more fequently at snowdrop time. The site is approximately 18 acres and it is hoped that the Hall, which dates from 1608, can be restored.