This stone mansion was built in 1683 by Thomas Dawson, a local textile manufacturer. It has a fine vantage but Norrisson Scatcherd who lived in the bigger Georgian Morley House claimed that it was badly planned. Clearly there was rivalry between the families, although the last Morley Scatcherd, Oliver, lived there until his death in 1905. In 1917, it was bought by Sir Charles Scarth and given to the town for use as a Maternity Hospital. This facility closed in 1972. Now, it is a listed building and a private residence.