Site: Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough
Status: Vacant
Site Description: The Acklam Hall Conservation Area contains Middlesbrough's only Grade 1 Listed Building, the Acklam Hall. It was built about 1680 for Sir William Hustler and was later extended in 1845. It was a large and imposing English Manor house built in a palladian style of architecture, with an interesting and highly ornamental interior. In later years the hall become a school but recent Twentieth Century extensions detract from its setting.
The Conservation Area is unique in suburban Middlesbrough by protecting the open spaces around the Acklam Hall. In particular the avenue of trees to the south of the Hall provide a glimpse of what the originally setting of the Hall once was. This, together with the approach from Hall Drive and the green open spaces to the west and east of the Hall retain the original character of the area.
The setting of the Hall is enhanced by the existence of many mature trees which also provide a flavour of the original parkland in the area.
To protect the architectural interest of the building and the integrity of the site the Council commissioned the Acklam Hall Conservation Plan. The plan describes the positive qualities and distinctive features of the building and its surroundings, and highlights the elements of heritage significance. The plans also guides any future works that may be undertaken in the restoration and reuse of the building.
Knyff and Kip Engraving c.1707:
Client: Sir William Hustler