Bent Hill Scholes Lane Prestwich

Also known as - Prestwich Town Hall; Manor Park Rest Home Scholes Lane Prestwich

BENT HILL, PRESTWICH – To be sold by Private Treaty, this most substantially-built mansion, together with about 10 acres of land, the site of the mansion and grounds with adjacent parklike enclosure. Bent House was erected by James M 'Connel, Esq. for his own residence. and is now in the occupation of James A Bannerman Esq; it is well finished in every detail, and replete with every modern convenience. The mansion stands on an eminence, and commands picturesque views of the Clough and parish church of Prestwich. Stabling entrance lodge, flower gardens, greenhouses, and well stocked kitchen garden. Additional land will be sold with the mansion if required. [Manchester Guardian 10 August 1875 page 3]

1853: James M,'Connel, cotton spinner ( M'Connel and Company), house - Bent, Prestwich (Whellan Directory 1853)

Reference           Julian Orbach: An Index of Architects, Engineers, etc, Working in Wales