 The Whirlow Hall estate was sold to Sir John Statham in 1720 who in turn sold it to Thomas Hollis in 1725.Many of the outbuildings, including Whirlow Hall Cottage were constructed at this time as the Hollis Trust converted the farm for tenants.By the end of the 18th century the hall was in a state of poor repair, the east wing was pulled down in 1795 and the rest was demolished later, although local legend says it was struck by lightning and burnt down.