 The building's first known occupants were Sir Hugh Hulse and his wife, who were granted the right to construct a chapel in 1398.In 1288, Sir Roger de Domville is said to have 'listened for the word Brunstath' (the old name for Brimstage, which he held as lord) during proceedings at Chester.The Domville family left the hall when the Hulse family took residence circa 1378.