Tue Brook House, West Derby Road, Liverpool, Merseyside

This yeoman's house was built in 1615 and is the oldest dated house in Liverpool. It is made from limewashed stone with sandstone dressings and has a stone slate roof. It consists of a central hall with 2 cross wings. The front windows are low and mullioned. It has wooden gutters and down pipes. It is said to have a Priest's hiding place in the chimney breast. It was used as a farmhouse for many years and is now a home surrounded by semi-detached houses.

Location

Merseyside Liverpool

Period

Stuart (1603 - 1713)

Tags

house housing Stuart (1603 - 1713)