Royd House

Royd House is a Grade I listed building in Hale, Greater Manchester. It was designed by architect Edgar Wood as his own home and was built between 1914 and 1916. The building is regarded as one of the most advanced examples of early twentieth century domestic architecture.^[1] It is one of six Grade I listed buildings in Trafford.^[2]

Royd House sign Hale

Royd House is a 2-storey, Y-shaped building with a concrete roof.^[1] It has a concave façade and is faced in Portland red stone and Lancashire brick.^[3]

See also

• Greater Manchester portal

• Grade I listed buildings in Greater Manchester
• Listed buildings in Hale, Greater Manchester
• Upmeads, a similar earlier design by Wood

References

1. Historic England. "Royd House (1067922)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 December 2007.
2. "Planning and building control: listed buildings". Trafford MBC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2007.
3. Keith Miller (24 March 2001). "When diamonds were a man's best trend". Telegraph.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 February 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2007.

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