Stood on the western edge of
the Simpson Clough. Until the end of the 16th century the
mansion of Grislehurst rested in seclusion.
Ralph Holt obtained the estate
by marriage in 1449. The hall was a large half timbered
house with 13 hearths. The high fireplaces had chimney
place beams that were carved with armorial crests. Now
hardly any evidence remains at Gristlehurst farm. The house
had gables ends and long casements (hinged window). Grizelhurst
had 127 acres of pasture and 42 acres of timber.
Francis Holt of Grislehust
was high sheriff of Lancashire in 1575. The Holts of
Gristlehurst married well thus this gave them a position
and rank not enjoyed by the elder branches of the house.
The estate was held by heirs and was squandered away by
Thomas Postumus Holt by 1679.
To read more about the Holts of
Gristlehusrst, Click here
for a chapter of local family history. A letter with details of the
ancestry of Chief-Justice Holt is interesting to read
Articles from the Bury Times looking at the
archeological dig to find Gristlehurst Hall.
In the location of the orginial Gristlehurst Hall
stands today the building below.
