Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: Thomas Mills

House & Family History: Barlaston Hall served as Wedgwood Memorial College until the 1940s, when the house became endangered by coal mining subsidence and was abandoned. Later the Wedgwood company made repeated applications to demolish the ruinous house, which ultimately led in 1981 to its purchase for one pound by SAVE Britain's Heritage. The rescue and restoration of Barlaston was one of SAVE's first cause celebre and helped focus national attention on the plight of country houses after the huge success of 1974's "The Destruction of the Country House" exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The house was heavily restored in the 1990s with the support of English Heritage and subsequently sold into private ownership. Barlaston is noted for its fine 18th century plasterwork. In 2015 Barlaston Hall was listed for sale with a guide price of £2.3 million. In 2024 the house, together with five acres, was listed for sale for £3.5 million.

Chapel & Church: The deconsecrated St. John the Baptist Church is located next to the house.

Country Life: CXLIII, 975, 1968.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Thomas Mills, 18th century; Mills family here until 1816. Ralph Adderley, 19th century. Francis Wedgwood, 19th century. James Hall, 20th century. Cameron and Claire Gilchrist-Dick, 2020-24.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No