Samlesbury is an ancient hall once used as an inn and school, but now preserved by local trustees. The original building was constructed in 1325 by the D'Ewyas family, but was destroyed by Robert The Bruce following the battle of Bannockburn. By 1325 the present building was built by Gilbert de Southworth, husband of Alice D'Ewyas. The family fell into debt and were forced to sell the Hall to Thomas Braddyll in 1678, who never lived there as it became steadily more dilapidated. From 1830-1846 Braddyll ran the Hall as an inn called the Bradyll Arms until it became a school for girls until 1862. In 1924 an appeal was launched and trustees were formed to preserve the Hall. The buidling possesses the spirit of a "White Lady" possibly related to Dorothy Southworth (who resided in the Hall in the 17th century). Dorothy, a Catholic, fell in love with the son of a Protestant family, however the relationship was forbidden and the couple eloped. On the evening that they intended to leave Dororthy's lover and his friends were murdered by her father. Dorothy was sent abroad to a convent, where it is said she went mad and died.