Townley Hall is a Georgian country house which stands in parkland at Tullyallen some 5 km west of Drogheda, County Louth in the Republic of Ireland. It was designed by Irish architect Francis Johnston for the Townley Balfour family and built between 1794 and 1798.

When was Towneley Hall built in Burnley?

The first hall was built at Towneley in 1380 and was a large open barn-like medieval building, similar to the ones still seen at Smithills in Bolton and Warton Old Rectory near Carnforth. Seventy years later the huge south wing with its very thick walls was constructed.

How old is Townley Burnley?

More than 100 years ago, on 28th June 1902, Towneley Park was opened to the public by Margaret Thornber – the 18-year-old daughter of the Mayor, Thomas Thornber. The Mayor was due to open the park but was unable to be present.