One of the doors at Adlington Hall survives from c1581.
This substantial English Oak perimeter door, with its integral wicket door and topped with sharp prongs, was originally the main entrance on the South side of Adlington Hall long before the Georgian wing was built.
The holes were for musketeers, made during the English Civil War, 1642 to 1651. They enabled the Royal Garrison stationed at the Hall to fire at Oliver Cromwell’s invading troops in 1644.*
* From a signboard next to the Oak Door
Very impressive. It looks like like it will reply invades – and enter doorstep sellers.
It is an impressive door.
There is such history found in this door!
The whole property is interesting.
That is quite an impressive door. I think you have to knock 3 times before they even hear you…
There was no mention of a door bell…
i like this door Cherie… it has character… the musket made big holes in it….peter:)
The door certainly does have character and a lot of stories to tell
The little door is so cute!
Perhaps it’s for the Oompa Loompas?!
More likely to let friends in and out