Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Irby Hall


Irby Hall, on the site of an ancient manor house of Chester Abbey, is early 17th century, with some reconstruction in 1888.



A high earth bank - just visible to the left - and the remains of a deep moat are reminders of times when marauding Welshmen were slightly more of a problem than they are today. Recent excavations nearby in Irby have uncovered the remains of a settlement dating from Iron Age and Roman times.
(Information from - http://www.allertonoak.com/merseySights/WirralTI.html )

There are stories of an underground tunnel leading to Thurstaston so as the early occupants could escape via the River Dee should there be a need.
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6 comments:

  1. Pete B28 May 2010 at 04:37

    Worked in some of the rooms here as a painter and decorator in around 1965 ? Rooms where quite dark.

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    1. David Selby22 April 2013 at 20:47

      My Uncle, Norman Morrison and cousin lived, Ian lived there but not sure of the dates. I left England in the 50's and lost contact with the family. I think they may have been there late 70's early 80's. Would love to hear back from you. David Selby. Vancouver, B.C.

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  2. Lionel Morrison20 January 2011 at 14:26

    I used to live here in the early 80's. Don't remember much about the inside but I remember my Dad (Ian Morrison) having a De Havilland Vampire T-11 Military Trainer in the back. No idea if its still their or not. But I have fond memories of playing in it.

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    1. Louise Selby18 April 2013 at 20:04

      Hello Lionel. Louise Selby, Vancouver, Canada. My husband David and I are doing our family tree. His Dad's name was Gordon with a sister Marjory and older brother Raymond who went to Australia about 1928. Marjory married Norman Morrison and had a daughter Doreen in 1935 and a son Ian, 1939. Another 'new' relative from Seattle sent us this site about Irby Hall. Seeing your blog made us think you may be a relative. If so, your great grandparents would be Arthur Ernest Selby and Harriet (nee Hey). Would love to hear back from you. Thanks

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  3. Joanna31 July 2012 at 17:37

    I'm writing a book about the Old Halls of Wirral but can find very little information about Irby Hall. can someone out there help. I have loads of facts about all the others. Joanna

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  4. johnAtkinson9 August 2015 at 19:40

    My father John Atkinson bought the hall on 18 feb1970 .He was a builder and carried out a vast amount of work to the property.We lived there approx 9/ 10 years.

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