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Acton Scott Hall Shropshire
Acton Scott Hall, Acton Scott (image)
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The hall was built 1560-80 during the reign of Elizabeth 1st. It was built of brick at a time when most large houses were still built of stone or timber. The chimneys would have to be swept by children small enough to squeeze into them. The hall had many servants who were needed in the days before vacuum cleaners and washing machines to keep the house clean and tidy as well as to prepare and serve food to the family who lived there.
The walled garden faced south to catch the most sun and was used by the lodge keeper to grow fruit and vegetables for the hall.