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Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth


The Manor House Hotel is located off Crown Street in Cockermouth. It was originally built in the early 19th century as a home for Thomas Wilson (1791-1857), hat manufacturer. Known as the "Grecian Villa" the building later hosted a museum and was once a County Fire Office for Cumberland. The Greek-Revival style building is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England. 

Crown Street Historic Buildings and Monuments in Cockermouth
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GRECIAN VILLA (COUNTY FIRE OFFICE) - Cockermouth - List Entry
- "Free-standing square villa of early C19, buff sandstone ashlar, with cornice band, moulded top cornice, plinth, and Tuscan end pilasters. 2 storeys. Front has recessed centre bay containing an entrance …
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List number: 1372247
List grade: 2
Unitary Auth: Cumberland
County: Cumbria
Grid ref: NY1182130628

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