In a message dated 01/12/2004 19:31:57 GMT Standard Time, alan.fulwell@tiscali.co.uk writes: There were two halls - Herrington Hall and Farringdon Hall. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In the 1881 Census there is a Farrington Hall but no Herrington Hall. Dwelling: Farrington Hall Census Place: Silksworth, Durham, England Source: FHL Film 1342196 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4974 Folio 113 Page 11 William MALLAM M 46 M Ryhope, Durham, England Rel: Head Occ: Farmer 127 Acres Employing 1 Man & 2 Boys So was Herrington Hall built after 1881? It is certainly not on the 1878 OS Map, but is in the 1890 Directory. Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org