Building Name

Parsonage Bedford Leigh

Date
1862
District/Town
Bedford, Leigh
County/Country
GMCA, England
Partnership
Client
Rev Moorhouse James
Work
New Build
Contractor
Warburton Brothers of Harpurhey

The Parsonage, shown in our illustration, was built a few years ago, conformably with the requirements of the governors of Queen Anne’s Bounty; and may be considered, for the architectural effect gained and the accommodation provided (fully explained in the two plans), an economical building of its kind. The cost, exclusive of architect’s commission, but inclusive of the well, the rain water and hot water supply, was about £1,250. The internal walls are all 9 inches thick; and the outside ones, 16 inches thick, are faced with picked red bricks, relieved with black header bands and diapers. Messrs Warburton brothers, of Harpurhey, executed the contract under the superintendence of Messrs Hayley, architects, of Manchester. [The Architect. Volume 2 18 September 1869 page 144]

BEDFORD, LEIGH - For the erection of a parsonage house at Bedford Leigh, near Manchester, for the Rev Moorhouse James. Hayley & Son, architects, Cross Street, Manchester. [Building News 1 August 1862 Page 96]

Reference    Building News 1 August 1862 Page 96 – tenders
Reference    The Architect. Volume 2 18 September 1869 page 144 and illustration