Description: This once moated Hall dates back 820 years. The name Ordsall appears in print in 1177 as 'Ordeshala'. There was probably a house at Ordsall by 1251 when William de Ferrers, Earl of Derby, exchanged the manor for land in Pendleton.
History: - The Radclyffe family have been connected with the hall for over 300 years. - 1335 - The manor passed into the hands of the Radclyffe family, first twenty years of their ownership were very confused because there were several claimants - 1354 - Sir John Radclyffe established his right to inherit the estate on his return from the French wars - Some members of the family sat in Parliament as Knights of the Shire and Sir Alexander was High Sheriff of Lancashire on 4 occasions. Most were knighted for services in battle and took part in court life: for instance, Margaret Radclyffe became a favourite Maid of Honour to Queen Elizabeth - 1599 Death of Margaret Radclyffe (semi state funeral) reputedly died of a broken heart after
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