It was substantially extended in or around 1855 when an extension was added to the east wing.

Further work was carried out in 1891; in 1905 the space between the wings was filled in with a billiard room with a table supplied by Orme and Sons.

[1][3] The hall is of particular historical importance because it was here that Francis Egerton, the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, James Brindley and John Gilbert planned the Bridgewater Canal and supervised its building.

[1] As of 2011 the building was a public house and restaurant in the Brewers Fayre chain.

In August 2013 the building was sold and has been refurbished and re-opened in December 2013 as a food-led real ale pub operated by Brunning and Price.