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29-09-2010, 05:21 PM
Site: Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough

Status: Vacant

Site Description: The Acklam Hall Conservation Area contains Middlesbrough's only Grade 1 Listed Building, the Acklam Hall. It was built about 1680 for Sir William Hustler and was later extended in 1845. It was a large and imposing English Manor house built in a palladian style of architecture, with an interesting and highly ornamental interior. In later years the hall become a school but recent Twentieth Century extensions detract from its setting.

The Conservation Area is unique in suburban Middlesbrough by protecting the open spaces around the Acklam Hall. In particular the avenue of trees to the south of the Hall provide a glimpse of what the originally setting of the Hall once was. This, together with the approach from Hall Drive and the green open spaces to the west and east of the Hall retain the original character of the area.

The setting of the Hall is enhanced by the existence of many mature trees which also provide a flavour of the original parkland in the area.

To protect the architectural interest of the building and the integrity of the site the Council commissioned the Acklam Hall Conservation Plan. The plan describes the positive qualities and distinctive features of the building and its surroundings, and highlights the elements of heritage significance. The plans also guides any future works that may be undertaken in the restoration and reuse of the building.

Knyff and Kip (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Kip_and_Leonard_Knyff) Engraving c.1707:
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Client: Sir William Hustler

Source: Middlesbrough Council (http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/planning-services/conservation/conservation-areas-in-middlesbrough/acklam-hall/) | In attendance: 'Forsaken' & 'goan'

As some of you may know, Middlesbrough council hold Discover Middlesbrough once per year. From guided tours of local historic buildings to the only bridge bungee jump in the United Kingdom, we were in luck to see Acklam Hall on the list. In attendance outside Acklam Hall at 11:00, with more than twenty other visitors, myself and 'goan' were there with intent on departing from the tour group to explore the restricted areas of the building. Our tour guide for the morning introduced us to the building, it's history and where we weren't permitted to venture. We soon departed from the tour. Here are the photographs:

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Adjoining from the mansion are twentieth century additions accessible from the ground floor. These buildings were previously used by Middlesbrough College and have since been left vacant. There's no access to the rest of the buildings beyond the main hall, but with a brief look at the live CCTV feed in the security room, it seems to be well stripped of interior furnishings.

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''Left a bit, right a bit, that's it! Okay, time to leave.''

Thanks for looking.