Historic building in Greater Manchester borough could be turned into new homes
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThere are plans to convert a grade II building in Salford into new homes. Monks Hall, on Wellington Road in Eccles, could be partially demolished under a scheme to build a mix of houses and apartments on the historic site.
This includes a 'carefully planned and sensitive restoration, renovation, and adaptive reuse of the existing building.' READ MORE: Salford deli owner fined after 'widespread' pest infestation found at premises Historical documents suggest Monks Hall dates as far back as 1234 AD, although the current building is not this old.
Four original buildings are thought to have been built on the site before 1500, and the existing building is a structure from the 17th century, with adaptations and extensions having taken place up until the early 20th century.
Monks Hall is currently empty and a planning report states that the two original buildings have suffered 'substantial damage' over the past ten years due to break-ins and arson attacks.
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