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Albright Hussey

In the civil parish of Pimhill.
In the historic county of Shropshire (Modern Authority of Shropshire, 1974 county of Shropshire).

Small C16 manor house, now a hotel and restaurant. The house comprises two sections; one is of two storeys and was built by 1524, the other is of three storey and is dated 1601. The house was altered and rebuilt to the rear in the mid-late C19. The original house was timber framed with plaster infill, it was enlarged in red brick with grey sandstone ashlar dressings and attic. The roofs are of plain tile. The south and east arms of a surrounding moat survive crossed by a stone bridge which may be original. On site of earlier moated mansion.

This site has been described as a;
Fortified Manor House.
This site is rejected as a medieval fortification or palace.
This site is a Grade 2* listed building protected by law*. (Images of England number 259109)

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SJ50201757

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PastScape number; 70340

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