Carbrook Hall

Carbrook Hall is a historic house in Sheffield, England. Located at coord|53|24|20|N|1|25|0|W|type:landmark_region:GB|display=it in the Attercliffe district of the city, the original building was owned by the Blunt family from 1176English Heritage (1952) [http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/search/details.aspx?pid=2&id=455235 Carbrook Hall Public House.] "Images of England" (accessed 1 January 2006—free registration required).] . This was rebuilt in 1462, and was bought by Thomas Bright (Lord of the manor of Ecclesall) in the late 16th century [http://www.carbrookhall.co.uk/ Website of Carbrook Hall Public House] (Accessed 1 January 2006).] . His descendant, John Bright, was an active Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, and the building was used as a Roundhead meeting place during the siege of Sheffield Castle. Most of the building was demolished in the 19th century, what survives is a Grade II* listed stone wing that was added c1620 [Harman, R. & Minnis, J. (2004) "Pevsner City Guides: Sheffield", pp202–203. New Haven & London: Yale University Press. ISBN 0-300-10585-1] . It is now used as a public house that claims to be "Sheffield's most haunted public house".

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Listed buildings in Sheffield

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