Holbeache House, Holbeache Lane - Dudley

Two storey brick building with Dutch Gablesand terracotta tiled roofs from circa 1600 but largely re-faced in C19. The house is associated with the Gunpowder Plot and the last refuge of Stephen Littleton and other conspirators. Roberts Catesby was killed and other arrested there. It is currently vacant and in very poor condition but it is secrured and has security measures in place.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Holbeche House
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade II*
    List Entry Number:
    1228293
    Local Planning Authority:
    Dudley
    Site Type:
    Health and welfare

Location

    Building Name:
    Holbeache House
    County:
    West Midlands
    District / Borough:
    Dudley
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
    Region:
    Midlands

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Vacant/not in use
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    C
    Ownership:
    Commercial company

Contact Details

Louisa Moore 0121 625 6888

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England