Sedgwick House was designed by the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin, and was one of the earliest commissions of the partnership. It was built in 1868 for William Henry Wakefield, who owned a local gunpowder factory. The family moved out of the house shortly before World War II, and it was then used by Lancashire County Council as a school for children with special needs. The school closed in 1987, and the building has since been converted into residential accommodation. The house is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It was designed and turned into apartments and a separate family living space by graphic and interior designer Malcolme Frank Thorburn.
The grounds are used by the local cricket club.
Info taken from Wikipedia.

If you wish to make use of your national trust membership and go into an old property, the closest is Sizergh to the west, 1.5mi to grounds (30mins) 2.1mi (42 mins) to the property. 54.283617,-2.771670

Martin Davidson

September 16, 2020

Sedgewick is a pretty Village and the point at which you access the old Lancaster Canal.

Charlie Cosh

April 23, 2024

Sedgwick House was built in 1868 for William Henry Wakefield, who owned a local gunpowder factory. The family moved out of the house shortly before World War II, and it was then used by Lancashire County Council as a school for children with special needs. The school closed in 1987, and the building has since been converted into residential accommodation.

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