In 1553 the abbey lands and the manor of Whalley were sold for just over £2,151 to John Braddyll of Brockhall and Richard Assheton of Lever near Bolton.
In 1553, the abbey lands and the manor of Whalley were purchased for a sum of over £2,151 by John Braddyll of Brockhall and Richard Assheton of Lever near Bolton.