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“actually built in Lancashire, England in the late 15th century”
On the rolling banks of the James River stands a remarkable Tudor estate. And by Tudor, we're not simply referring to an architectural style. This manor house was actually built in Lancashire, England in the late 15th Century. For hundreds of years, Agecroft Hall was the distinguished home of England's Langley and Dauntesey families. At the end of the 19th century, however, Agecroft fell into disrepair, and in 1925 it was sold at auction. Hearing of this tremendous opportunity, Richmonder Thomas C. Williams, Jr. purchased the structure, and had it dismantled, crated, and shipped across the Atlantic, and then painstakingly reassembled in a Richmond neighborhood known as Windsor Farms. Today, Agecroft Hall stands beautifully re-created, in a setting reminiscent of its original site on Lancashire's Irwell River.
Visited while taking a short trip to Richmond. Not only is the manor a fascinating piece of history but the tour guides do a great job making the tour fun and answering questions. I recommend the... Read more
A month or two ago my wife and I went to Richmond for a quick weekend trip. We started the day at agecroft before finishing at maymont. Agecroft was super fun and I highly recommend!! It was $12... Read more
For parents who want to expose their children to local history at an early age this place is not welcoming. Read more
Agecroft Hall
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- Sun: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Thu - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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