The land and building were given during the 19thC by Lady Maud Lowther, second wife of Thomas Legh of Lyme Hall, who lived at Shrigley Hall. It was given in Trust such that its purpose was for the education of local children. The Deed stated that if it should ever cease to be used for educational purposes ownership should default to the Crown Estate, and this is what happened in the late 20thC.

The extension on the west end (two below) is not shown in the architect's original drawing (right) and appears to have been added later.

History   

An attempt was made in 2007 by Bollington Initiative Trust (BIT) to acquire the building from the Crown Estate. Unfortunately this was frustrated by the 2008 economic downturn and the attempt was abandonned.

In 2010 the Crown Estate have applied for planning permission to restore the building and divide it into two houses. See the plans at the Cheshire East planning portal and enter the reference 10/3337M.