Brynmally Hall

Brynmally Hall

Broughton, nr Wrexham Grid Reference SJ3010054027

Brynmally was the residence of Richard Kirk, the iron master whose daughter Frances Penson married in 1814. He is believed to have asked Penson to rebuild the house not long before his death in 1839.

The house, now demolished, stood on a hilltop in extensive grounds, between Pentre Broughton and Brymbo. It was in the pared-down, Regency style Penson had used earlier in his career for his own home, Overton Cottage, and for the Rectory at Aberhafesp. Tall windows reached to the ground. The entrance front was severe, of only two storeys and five bays with a heavy, Doric porch – possibly added later. The plan was more rambling and the house boasted a dining room, drawing room, morning room and library and eleven principal bedrooms.


Richard Kirk’s son, George Kyrke, occupied the house after his father’s death. It was sold in 1849 to the coal owner Thomas Clayton. The area became increasingly industrialised with the further development of coal mining and the Brymbo steelworks. The house was later occupied by the manager of Brynmally Colliery.


It has not been established when the Hall was demolished. Some garden features may remain.


Text: John Hainsworth

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