The old Well House & The Castle thats an Imposter

In this video we visit Lancashire to look at the remains of the 18th Century Hollinshead Hall house and its well house. We start at the Roddlesworth Waterfall. Hollinshead hall house was a country house built in 1776. It was the country manor of John Hollinshead. The house was demolished in the early 1900's and all that remains are ruins. In the grounds of the old house is the complete and renovated Hollinshead hall well house. The well house is a charming grotto constructed in the early 19th century so that pilgrims could take the healing spring water that flowed hear. Initially lauded by Pagans the spring water was later Christian. The spring water or Holy well is said to have healing properties. The properties are said to cure conditions of the eye. Finally in this historical tour of Lancashire we visit Liverpool castle. Liverpool castle was built by Lord Leverhulme. William Hesketh Lever. The Edwardian Industrialist and philanthropist. Liverpool castle is situated at Rivington just outside Bolton. It was a folly built as a replica of the original Liverpool castle that stood in Liverpool. This video includes drone and aerial footage of Lancashire.

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[@ChurchOfTheHolyMho]

"fake castle ruins" - That is impressive to see someone actually build modern ruins. Myself living about 2 hours from Biltmore Estate, I can attest to the surprise when you think you are looking at something centuries old but then realize it was built in the 1880s with running water and electricity. Thanks for showing these. Greatly appreciated.

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Thank you

[@JR90.]

I moved away from Manchester as a child and moved to the Midlands, which is where I've grown up. That said, I still have family in and around Manchester and your videos have taught me so much about a place that was once home. Thank you and I appreciate the effort you go to get the best content for your viewers.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much John

[@peterkilvert2712]

Many thanks again Martin. The Well House is a little gem.

[@moparmtb360]

I know there is no point in dwelling on these lost houses however it deeply saddens me that they are gone. So much hard work, care and memories lost.

[@timstephenson4520]

Just what was needed for a wintery sunday night

[@scottishjackdaniels6958]

Well said 😊

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Tim

[@futurenewmedia]

Beautifully edited Martin. The mind boggles at simple thoughts of the conversations that were had by the workmen that layed each stone whilst building these wonderful buildings for us to all enjoy 100s of years later. Keep up the great content 👍

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Thank you Mark

[@bobingram6912]

Thanks guys for another great "lost in the wood find", thank god for something decent to entertain us on a Sunday night. So, that's no fish supper for you tonight James!!!! 👍🏻

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Bob 😀

[@totherarf]

Well that stirred up some memories! Back in the 70's we would bike it up there from Swinton. Of course we never realized the castle was a folly. Back then you would never have got to the end of that narrow passage! We used to go for a swim in the pond in the gardens near the tower, then bike it back home. Kids nowadays do not know they are born! Tockholes was a spiritual center founded after the ravages of WW1 .... before the diagnosis of Shell Shock! As per usual another Cracking Video!

[@frankintegrity7996]

Did the same from Little Hulton Dave.A spoke in the Sturmy Archer for 2nd gear all the way.Fantastic days out for estate kids Rivington and Belmont.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Dave, good info

[@shirleylynch7529]

That was so interesting. What a find. Loved the waterfalls. Filming and music brilliant. Thank you for taking us on a fabulous trek.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Shirley

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Yeh, goodun, well matched.

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Well Martin that was absolutely fantastic. Loved those ruins they were awesome but that springhouse was amazing. Thank you so much for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care

[@MartinZero]

Thanks LInda

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

I know where you are! We went camping once at Belmont reservoir and a water board warden moved us on but said try around the castle which we did and a t 6 o'clock in the morning there was noise coming from the field we were camping in - there was a chap with a full drum kit giving it what for - it turned out his partner didn't like the noise either and so he came out to this spot on a regular basis - hey ho Stay Safe

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Frank, great story 😀

[@sorbabaric1]

Thank you, Martin and James. A day meant for hot tea.

[@rwalker9644]

Im have a terrible time at present so really look forward to though few special words WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER VIDEO - thank you Martin & minder Cheers Rob

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Rob, hope things get better

[@GhostTheory]

Wow I love these ruins. These places just have something about them!

[@MartinZero]

Great arent they

[@alexgath3217]

Great video Martin. Lovely barrel vaulted ceiling and diminishing coursed roof. Water gardens & Grottos were very fashionable things to have for the rich and famous in the early 1800s....

[@BilisNegra]

What a gem of a video, Martin. The sites are beautiful enough by themselves, but the way you introduced them to us, the camera work, background music... everything was a wonderful cinematic treat.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@kathleenbryant7334]

Love your channel. Here in Texas covid-19 has changed our lives in ways I never thought could happen. Due to my age I have been in quarantine for a year. A year....hard to get past that. I haven't seen my kids and grandkids since February 2020. I can travel with you and make discoveries about the past through your videos. I look forward to seeing more of your explorations. I miss taking trips, exploring ancient ruins and hiking in the wilderness. Thank you for sharing. Your videos always lift my spirits.

[@MartinZero]

Hello Kathleen thank you very much. Glad your enjoying the videos. I hope things soon change and you get to see your family this year. best wishes Martin

[@ultimatesquidgaming4782]

Awesome video, wandering around the ruins of an ancient building, looking around at the foundations and walls that remind brings so much joy and sadness

[@TheRopeAddict]

I admire the respect you have for these sacred spaces.

[@timothyhopkins6960]

Wonderful as always . He was a fascinating man .

[@daveconyard8946]

Thanks Martin if i was a fish id move in to the spring house swim in all those memories Keep safe !!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Dave, I bet there are some memories there as well

[@maggiefleuriot4427]

Totally gorgeous even in the weather. Thanks Martin and James. Blessings to you both 🤗🤗

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Maggie

[@Wedgedoow]

Another very interesting presentation, thank you Martin and James

[@shauntodd7123]

What a wonderfull and beautifull well house in amazing country. Liverpool castle overlooking the resvoir was amazing.

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

We stumbled across these ruins and the well house some 25 years ago, while out on a walk.

[@MartinZero]

Great arent they

[@valerielongmore5040]

The well house was a delightful hidden gem for sure and Liverpool Castle was amazing. Enjoyed watching it all, well done Martin and James.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Valerie, glad you enjoyed

[@craigadavies7963]

G'day Martin ,, Bleedin blindin bloody hell fire lad , thas done it again. A JEWEL IN THE CROWN ,,, A GROTTO... Loved it , and by gum that Grotto was a Jewel lad . Thanks Martin , Keep em comming . MUCH RESPECT from DOWN UNDER

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Thank you Craig

[@d22matt]

Curtains closed, snow excluded, feet up and settled for a good viddy 👍

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Matty. Hope you liked it

[@kohedunn]

Another great video Martin! I do so enjoy your travels and wonderfully interesting 'finds" . Keep them coming or I'll collapse with boredom !

[@jimbp1988]

Thanks again for the upload Martin, Sunday night complete! 👍 Stay safe

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Jay, much appreciated

[@erho2967]

He said “... it’s Well worth a visit.” And kept on going... legend.

[@stevecharman8420]

The well house is well worth a visit but wear your wellies!

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Martin & James, a really cool video, I love seeing folly's like that castle and that house would have looked very impressive in it's day. Thank you for showing us these places because without you I would never have the pleasure of seeing and hearing about their histories. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 🙏💖

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Sue

[@zenoelea8239]

"could do with a bit more milk in it", brilliant, lovely to be outside with a brew. 😍

[@MartinZero]

Not with the brew James makes 😃

[@andyhill242]

That well-house was a real gem, you were so lucky to find it open on your first visit. The country could do with a Lord Leverhulme right now, old money was so much more civilised the selfish narcissistic new money. Great video again Martin well worth the continued membership.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Andy and very much appreciated

[@mikesilcock6296]

Been checking for an upload, kettle on ,Martin time...your better than tv....thanks martin

[@seemorebeer2848]

My sentiments entirely Mike, lockdown relief 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Mike

[@bababooey7576]

Love the well-house, wet and all! Another great video and beautiful scenery!!

[@martin4787]

Thank you Martin and James for another walk back in time and a another thoroughly entertaining video.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Martin

[@davegodden8586]

The architecture in the well house is stunning, what a tremendous survivor. Another interesting video. Thank you.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Dave

[@daimonriley6736]

Ah, my old stomping ground - every time I get back to see the folks (in Darwen) I always take a walk across to Tockholes over the moors with friends and family - some excellent pubs in Tockholes too. I'm in Italy now to avoid all that bloody rain! :) - miss the moors a lot though - cheers Mr Z!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Daimon. Yes mate too much rain

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

One of your best videos Martin. I loved every minute! Something special about that Well House!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Mike

[@ericanderson9664]

2 seconds into the video and I get emotional as a Lancashire lad.

[@MartinZero]

Beautiful place Eric

[@jesterjoe8377]

We'd never know about these places if it wasn't for your crew. I've always loved history, and you bring it to us very well indeed...Thanks again fella!! Oh.....to have a time machine.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Joe. Oh yes to have looked upon that complete house

[@pwhitewick]

What a couple of great finds. Cheers for sharing Mr Martin!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks you two. Yes definitely a hidden gem the well house

[@countesscable]

Love the music, love the place.

[@David-ds4mt]

Greater Manchester is really a great place to live, so much history and places to see and walk

[@MartinZero]

Yeah we are quite lucky David

[@moonriseproductions]

An unfinished fake castle. How perfect! If I ever get crazy rich, I’ve decided to build a folly somewhere for sure. As for the that spring house, I’d love to visit it. I live near Manitou Springs in Colorado, and they have similar natural spring houses and “old” castles.

[@djicepole]

@@dfar2303 So feminazis were around in the early 1900s. I wonder what shade of blue they dyed their hair back then . . .

[@MartinZero]

I would love to build my own folly Sam. maybe a tower

[@pit_stop77]

@@djicepole I think you'll find the goals of the suffragettes were different to today's feminists. But as ever, it was and is a fight for equality with men.

[@andyroberts9562]

Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to still put videos up Martin, ive been purposely storing them up so i can have a good hours worth of outdoors action haha take care, that well house was amazing

[@aniwilliams3370]

Absolutely wonderful as always, Martin 💕 Very much in my stamping grounds - except I went on a walk in torrential weather to find the Hall and never found it! 😂. Rivington Terraced Gardens are absolutely beautiful now they are all being restored. There’s a story for you to tell on a visit there, and ruins to find (I love finding the old black and white floor tiles appearing out of the soil!). Really lovely video - thank you, Martin (and James). And the music was amazing 💕

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Ani, glad you enjoyed

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

I have never encountered a Wellhouse before. Absolutely engrossing, Martin. Went to Liverpool Castle years ago. Absorbing. Original castle was completely destroyed by Royalists in Civil War out of pure spite as it held out longer than expected. A tour de force, once again, Martin.🇯🇪

[@fourtails1192]

Super interesting..the well house was lovely . Thanks for sharing.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@stationhouse5866]

👍👍👍😊

[@MartinZero]

😃👍

[@geoffreykail9129]

Fantastic old building. You're right it's a great find and behold.

[@bullettube9863]

This has been a wonderful look at forgotten relics, that castle is one heck of a folly! It certainly isn't medieval as no one cut stones like that before the advent of stone saws, it would have been built using rough cut stones. I wonder what history was flooded when they built that reservoir? Most often they tear down buildings and cut all the trees down to make a clean bottom wiping out all previous artifacts of the people who once lived there. The first film of the forerunner of Time Team was done digging a village that was due to be flooded. Mike Aston said too often local history gets wiped out for the sake of modern improvements and people soon forget what was there before the valley was flooded.

[@matnaylor8939]

Soggy Lancashire all it does is rain , the masonry on that castle and well house was stunning , craftsmanship which you rarely see any more .

[@MartinZero]

I agree Mat, on both counts

[@Phil-M0KPH]

A very picturesque part of the world. Something around every bend!

[@MartinZero]

Yeah it was very wet but very beautiful Phil

[@Gribbo9999]

Wonderful Martin. Always a gem or three in your videos! My Mum died in 1996. She was a Lancashire lass (well Salford anyway!) and I would have loved to watch all your videos with her. Alas that will never be. I live in Sydney now so there is a bit of nostalgia in your videos for me. The places, the ambience and your accent. Smashin'.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much 👍Even I cant make out my accent

[@stevenhale2935]

Lovely drone work, lovely stonework.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Steven

[@jetsons101]

Great intro. 1776 Hmmmm that's a special year for me. That house was huge, what a place to explore. The drone shots are fantastic, good job. How much beauty that was built into the well house also the slates on the roof are so thick. The castle was also interesting but I'm with you, the well house is the jewel in the crown.... Thanks for your hard work on that wet cold day.....

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mike. Yeah the well house was my favourite

[@curbyourshi1056]

I was totally thinking "that's good walling stone" before you said about the Farmers recycling it.

[@sputumtube]

My imagination goes into overdrive with your videos. Massive thanks for posting. :)

[@steveridgewaynrtgo]

Love the hinges on the well house door. The house must have been magnificent.

[@MartinZero]

I would have loved to have seen that house Steve

[@joshuacolumbus]

Fantastic episode

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@petertrevena804]

So must history in the UK. I just love learning about all sorts of things. And your vlogs are superb.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Peter

[@lesliegprice6652]

Great video Martin,a well house and a folly with romantic ruins how great .....and all in Lancashire !!!

[@leroyholm9075]

Hi Martin Reaching out from Bristol. Love this excellent Lancashire archaeology and engineering. Well Done Mate!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Leroy

[@jetsons101]

Watching this again while waiting for the new Sunday video. LOVE the tea break music at 7:17......

[@grahamfoster9404]

Martin, your presentation is second to none .... Please keep up the good work and thankyou for your content keeps me entharled ..cheers

[@rydermike33]

Wonderful find. Many thanks Martin and James. That well house is something special isn't! Your videos are put together with such care Martin. Great photography and brilliant drone footage. Thanks again.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mike

[@evilladollyz7602]

Loved the old well house. The stonework on the structure was fascinating.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah great place Evilla

[@mattblack7876]

What a great video Martin and stonework rules!-you are 100%correct -a charming gem!-would have been supreme to have found the remains of an ice house!-stay safe.....

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Matt. I wonder if there was an ice house ?

[@missmerrily4830]

Oh my gosh, what a gem that well house is! I'd love to visit it myself, but as I can't this is the next best thing. Thanks for such an interesting video!

[@MrVxrman]

Good video Martin 😎 Thanks for keeping us all sane 🙏🏻 All the best 😀🍻👍🏻

[@EveinEden301]

Cheered me up, thanks Martin. 😁

[@natalieswap]

I walk here almost every day. Martin you legend 🙌 xx

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Natalie, you are very lucky its a beautiful place

[@alanjones4622]

It is fascinating visiting all these places around Lancashire, Cheshire and Yorkshire. I will never get to see them again now living 1200 miles south in another European country. One thing I don´t miss is the mud. Our hills, mountains and tracks are on limestone and so the ground drains very quickly and is very rarely muddy. Of course there are plenty of archeological remains from WW1 all around us in the forest. The area was on the front line between Italy and Austro Hungary. One caveat is that if you find what looks like a shell or a hand grenade it probably is so don´t touch and report it to the police for disposal. Hemingway´s Farewell to Arms was based on the battle of Caporetto (now Tolmin) which is just up the road. You occasionally dig up old bullets or pieces of shrapnel when planting a tree or digging on our piece of land.

[@navigator902]

Fantastic video Martin..... I always watch for Martin Zero he's a true adventurer.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Frank

[@graemehannam3950]

Cheers Martin another great video thanks, brightens these dark dreary Sunday nights, it's fantastic what old historic buildings are around our area's, it just goes to show what we have and what we don't see if we don't have a good look around, I really love looking at the old places there is and looking at the history of the places keep your vlogs coming and stay safe Martin

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Graeme

[@markbest390]

Love your informative videos, soon as lockdown is over me and the wife are going Manchester to follow the Medlock

[@MartinZero]

Thank you. Its hard to follow above ground but worth it. You will keep getting glimpses of it from the streets. It has a habit of disappearing

[@PyrateAsylumParanormalAgency]

What an incredible place

[@ecr-9341]

Enjoying the heck out of these videos. All the way from the State of Idaho, USA.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 👍

[@sarahcrowther6267]

Wow going to these places martin. Fab. Thank you. 🐶🐶🐶😊

[@robertfletcher3421]

That was great. The well house I would describe as "Majestic" The castle is great. Keep up the good work guys I look forward to what you come up with next.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Robert

[@davidlewis726]

"They did a 'dam' fine job" of the well house....Nice one Martin...lol

[@MartinZero]

They certainly did, Thanks David

[@bigfish74f]

Iv driven past that a 1000 times and never knew it was there

[@mikeclarke3882]

That was great Martin...thanks! All that lovely stone work everywhere. I thought I noticed a kind of built in bench i9n the small courtyard in front of the well-house. Between the front door and the two pillars you liked. I wonder if folk were encouraged to sit there, waiting there turn to go inside and get their eyes seen to? Thank god we've can go to Specsavers these days !!! The slow-motion of the falls at the beginning was fantastic as it caught the rain falling too...brilliant effect. And finally, so glad you got another drone, it made both the house, and the castle, layouts much easier to understand. Great stuff!!!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mike, yeah the drone really helped in this one

[@devonboy2258]

Hello again Martin, Just wanted to say thanks for taking us on another brilliant trip. Well what can I say mate? Three wonderful and amazing finds in one day. Really enjoyed this video. In Chesterfield Derbyshire where I live, there's something like the old well house that I found, but it's an old pumping station at a place called Holymoorside, if you get time look it up on Google, the video you up loaded reminded me of when I went to the place I've just mentioned, it was a cold autumn day, throwing it down with rain and very wet and muddy in places lol 😂 but it was a lovely find, but really spooky inside the old pump house, I also read, but don't want to spoil the story if you ever get to read up on the place, but apparently the old pump house is haunted, if your into that kind of stuff? I believe it's called the Chesterfield Council water works something like that, to be honest I found out about it on another KZbin page called Ms Goddam Robot and she visits and videos places like that in the Derbyshire area and uploads her videos. And Liverpool castle, and the remains of the old manor house, it's amazing what people find hidden in woods these days what another great place to visit. Once again Martin thanks for another great video. Your channel is really interesting. All the best, Stay Safe and Keep well from. Devon Boy (Mike)

[@devonboy2258]

Hi again Martin, Just adding to my comments about the old pump house at Holymoorside Chesterfield Derbyshire, if you get time, look up old pump house at Hunger Hill in corporation woods on Google, it'll tell you all about the place and show you some great photos too. I know it's a far away distance for you to visit, but it'll give you an idea of what I've just been telling you about okay. From Devon Boy (Mike)

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Mike

[@jpl2283]

Thank you Martin.

[@josedasilva8924]

Perfect time to watch a fantastic video. Thank you Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Jose

[@nilo70]

Cheers from California !

[@MartinZero]

Thank you and best wishes to California🇺🇸👍

[@davidmills636]

Grown up loving those ruins, being a Bolton lad. What gems. You'd love exploring the old coal mine workings and reservoir on Winter Hill / Smithills Moor!

[@MartinZero]

Yeah that would be good David

[@johncoe1413]

Well done Martin, another informative video and great scenery. Will have to visit the Well house myself. Very interesting. 😎👍👍

[@anneforster510]

I love The Well House....a lot of water there. Surely there would have been a drain to get rid of all the excess if it was running outside. Thanks Martin, another gem of a video.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Anne

[@johnkelly516]

Great coverage and narration of a fascinating , beautiful location. As good as a visit Martin. All the early stonework around Melbourne was completed by convicts shipped out from the prison hulks in the UK...Some examples remain almost untouched.

[@MrStuNoo]

Great video Martin. I did notice how footage from the old Well House gave an ethereal presence as you entered.

[@bhaalspawn34]

"Ay, tis grim up North" Love the videos in spite of the mud even though I'm a Southern Softy. My son is currently at Liverpool Uni and I was hoping to take some trips with him in the area before 2020 struck. Maybe next year, here's hoping. You have shown some wonderful places I would love to visit as we really don't have the incredible industrial heritage down here. My area is all about the Neolitic then Roman. But I am sad to see so much has been and is neglected.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you , well worth a visit. Neolithic and Roman sounds great

[@chrisspain5411]

A great video! They just keep coming.

[@keithsowerby8179]

Known locally as Rocky Brook. You were perilously close to the Tocholes Treacle Mines

[@MartinZero]

That sounds interesting

[@pit_stop77]

Great video Martin. Fascinating story about the Liverpool Castle replica. But what an extraordinary way to spend your money, building a ruin. 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Lord Leverhulme built some amazing structures and left quite a legacy . You were very close to where I have caught 2 pike over 20lb . Roddlesworth and lower Roddlesworth reservoirs . It a lovely area up there 🧱👍🏼