Shropshire Routes to Roots

1. Introduction to Park Hall

Old Park Hall [Postcard: Oswestry Library]

Park Hall was one of the finest Tudor mansions in England, prior to its destruction by fire (opens in a new window) on Boxing Day, 1918. It stood about one mile to the east of Oswestry, and was built by Robert Powell towards the end of the 16th century, although the exact date is uncertain. The Hall was 126 feet long, and the main hall was 33 feet long. There was a small chapel contained in the west wing, with stained glass windows and an oak paneled ceiling. The house itself contained much fine furniture and paintings, many of which were displayed in the long gallery, extending nearly the entire length of the house.

Through various childless marriages, the estate passed from family to family until in 1870 it was bought by Mrs. Wynne Stapleton Cotton, later to marry her second husband, Alfred Wynne Corrie, and become Mrs. Wynne Corrie (Opens in a new window).

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