About Damhouse
If you have an interest in historic houses in the North West, or are intrigued by local history, then this grade II listed 16th century manor is a must
Damhouse
Damhouse was constructed under the commission of Adam Mort, to whom the Morts Astley Heritage Trust owe their name. He also established a school and Chapel (St Stephens) for the local community.Since its restoration in 2000, Damhouse serves as a multifunctional space. It houses offices and a nursery.
1595
Construction of Damhouse
1650
Extension Built
1893
Damhouse Sold
1948
General Hospital Formed
1994
Damhouse Closes
1999
Morts Astley Heritage Trust
formed (MAHT)
2025
Damhouse Today
The construction of Damhouse has been dated to 1595 by the Greater Manchester Archaelological Unit.
In 1650, an extension was built by Mort's son, also called Adam
In 1893 Damhouse was sold to the Leigh Hospital Board and was then used as an isolation hospital.
After 55 years as an isolation hospital, Damhouse opened as a general hospital in 1948
44 Years later, Damhouse closed it's doors with a view to the manor becoming renovated and converted into flats.
In 1999, and after six years of campaigning and fundraising by ten local residents, the Morts Astley Heritage Trust was formed and the house and grounds were saved.