Nether Hall, Witherslack

Nether Hall
Nr Witherslack
South Lakeland
Cumbria

Nether Hall lays just off the A590 as you travel from Kendal to Grange. It is a grade II listed building and is situated just outside the village of Witherslack.

The house was built in around 1400 as, possibly, a two or three storey tower. The original tower portion of the building is shown in the photo above. The small projection that can just be seen to the right rear of the house, is a 17th century kitchen, probably added by the Harringtons. The house still contains original walls that are around five foot thick, which some historians use as proof positive that this property was once used as a defensive building. There is some speculation that all references to a 'tower' in this area, are in fact relating to nearby 19th century Witherslack Hall. Whatever the true history behind this building, there are still certain aspects of its structure that need investigating.