On a formerly moated site overlooking the S side of the River Calder near other gentry residences in the Ribble Valley area.
An interesting stone manor house with some sections of the original hall and cross wing buildings incorporated.
There is fragmentary evidence that Sir Thomas Hesketh (1526--88) patronized a minstrel and possibly players who may have performed at 1 of his residences. The 1581 will of Alexander Hoghton of the Lea includes the request that Hesketh maintain his 2 players, Fulk Gyllom and William Shakeshafte, if his brother, Thomas Hoghton, does not. No corroborating Hesketh household accounts survive from the period.
A 1587--8 Stanley household account for players at the Christmas season at Knowsley is sometimes interpreted as a reference to Sir Thomas Hesketh's players, but it may instead refer to his visit and the departure of Stanley family players.
Private residence.
ca. 1285 Sir William Hesketh acquired Martholme Manor via marriage to Maud, daughter of Richard Fitton.
14th c. House built with centre hall and end wings, probably moated.
ca. 1561--77 Extensive renovations by Sir Thomas Hesketh, including the addition of the inner gatehouse.
1607 Robert Hesketh added the arched outer gateway.
17th c. House fell into decay by the time of Civil War. Hesketh family leased the property to a succession of tenant farmers.
1818 Sir Thomas Dalrymple Hesketh sold Martholme manor to Richard Grimshaw Lomax.
REED Lanc 156, 160, 180, 350
| Name | Dates | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Hesketh, Thomas | 1527-1588 | Knight |
