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Swarthmoor Hall was built about 1586 by George Fell, a local landowner. His son, Thomas, inherited the Hall
In 1759 the Hall was sold by the family, and little is known of its history until the early twentieth century, when it was bought by Emma Clarke Abraham, a direct descendant of the Fell family. She began its renovation and is responsible for the panelling and carving in the Great Hall and Judge Fell’s study. It is now home to a fine collection of seventeenth century furniture, although only one piece is believed to be original to the house.
Swarthmoor comes into view after driving through the incredible scenery of high craggy peaks, lush forests, beautiful pastures, and rippling lakes that seem to stretch for miles. At first it doesn’t appear that there is anything to be seen. A road sign clearly states that the village of Swarthmoor is just ahead, but all that can be seen is golden farmland and hedgerows. However, turning off the road, Swarthmoor Hall comes in to view. The centuries-old building stands in the middle of acres of fields, orchards, and perfectly manicured gardens.
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