Hanch
| Hanch | |
|---|---|
%252C_Hanch_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5334058.jpg) Lichfield Road, Hanch | |
  Hanch Location within Staffordshire | |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LICHFIELD |
| Postcode district | WS13 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Hanch is a hamlet[1] in the Lichfield District in Staffordshire, England. It is located close to the city of Lichfield. The hamlet is in Longdon parish and is best known for "Hanch Hall".
History
The land around Hanch was owned by the Bishop of Lichfield and was nothing more than heathland for grazing and agriculture. There is a local landmark locally named the "Hanging Tree" and is a local point of interest.[2]
Hanch Hall
Hanch Hall was built in the 16th Century and was owned by Thomas Orme and his family.[3] The hall played a pivotal role in most of Staffordshire's government, military and judiciary systems. With some instances include working with the Staffordshire assessment commission, militia and justice of peace at times.[4]
Additional seats within the parish included Lyswayes Hall and Chestall.
Following Ormes death, the hall was later repurposed for private use and was given Grade II* listed status by Historic England in February 1964.[5] The hall is now a farm and in use as a private residence.
Amenities
Hanch is home to both the Lichfield Golf and Country Club[6], and the Strike Shack Golf.[7] The nearest shopping centres are located in nearby Lichfield.
References
- ^ GENUKI. "Genuki: Longdon in 1817, Staffordshire". www.genuki.org.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Lore, Lichfield (30 April 2022). "The Hanging Tree". Lichfield Lore. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "ORME, Thomas (c.1637-1716), of Hanch Hall, Longdon, Staffs. | History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. Archived from the original on 11 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Longdon". Burntwood Family History Group. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Hanch Hall, Longdon - 1248899 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Health Club and Golf Course | Staffordshire| Lichfield Golf & Country Club". www.lichfieldgolfandcountryclub.com. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Golf Entertainment Centre and Driving Range at Lichfield Golf and Country Club | Strike Shack Golf". strikeshackgolf.com. Retrieved 28 July 2025.