"Cowmire Hall consists of a pele tower, which was built by Thomas Briggs, a wool merchant, in about 1500.The building was enlarged with a modern front in about 1690 and today retains many of these original features". The Hall is nowadays 'The Home of Damson Gin' Source Cowmire Hall Website, for further information including holiday accommodation SEE http:/​/​www.​cowmire.​co.​uk/​history.​php