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House History
Stokyn Hall Farm is
one of the most original Edwardian Houses in Flintshire, and is a Grade 2* listed by 'Cadw' ( Historic
Building Society) has been in the family for nearly a hundred years,
This house dates back
about 1650 and is mentioned in the 'Thomas
Pennant' books 'Tours of Wales'
. During the early nineteenth century
significant changes were carried out, by the Roskell family who's personal wealth came the local smelting works.
George Roskell's political
and social status was also in the community at this time; he became the first Lord Mayor of Flint.
| The Victorian Kitchen |
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This original Victorian kitchen, still has the servants
bells!
and two house keepers cupboards, the table itself was so big;
when we were renovating the house it was one of
the only pieces
of furniture that didn't leave the house it was to wide for all
the doors!!
This entrance hall is based on a 'Tudar
Style' of
dark brown panelling and heavily carved
fireplace,
decorated with 'William Morris Compton'
wallpaper
with the 'Gothic Style' porch
outside.
| The Gothic Style Main Entrance Hall |
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| The Old Cedar Tree in the Garden |
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| Guest picnic or barbecue area |
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