16th Century Halifax pub The Old Cock changes hands

A 16th century pub with a rich heritage has changed hands.
Old Cock Inn, HalifaxOld Cock Inn, Halifax
Old Cock Inn, Halifax

The Old Cock, a grade two-listed building in Halifax, has been acquired by local operator, Mark Gledhill.

The pub, which stands in Old Cock Yard, in the heart of Halifax, was the location in 1852 of meetings which led to the formation of the Halifax Permanent Building & Investment Society, which became the Halifax Building Society. It was also at the Old Cock Inn where in the 18th Century the infamous Cragg Vale Coiners met and where their leader, “King” David Hartley, was arrested in 1769 and then later hanged in York.

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The Old Cock has two bars, one with a minstrel gallery and a games room and, on the first floor, the Oak Room, a currently unused function room with period features including mullion stained glass windows and walled panelling. In addition, there is a private flat and a number of disused rooms over the first and second floors.

New owner, Mark Gledhill is planning a scheme for apartments on the upper floors as well as the restoration of the Oak Room.

Nick Thomas at Fleurets, who handled the sale, said: “It is really good to hear that the Old Cock will continue its long history as a town centre inn. I am pleased to hear of Mark’s investment plans.”

The Old Cock Inn was sold for an undisclosed price off a freehold asking price of £295,000.

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