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Fountains Hall
Hob Uid: 51877
Location : North Yorkshire Harrogate Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains
Grid Ref : SE2713868290
Summary : A Renaissance style country house situated within Studley Royal Park, on the site of the north side of Fountains Abbey precinct, between the Outer and Inner gatehouses. The house was built 1598-1611 for Stephen Proctor, possibly by Robert Smythson and comprises five storeys with battlemented turrets, a central block and north-south wings. It is constructed of limestone and reused sandstone masonry derived from the Abbey. Much of the interior was restored in the Victorian period, at the begining of the 20th century, and in 1928-31.
More information : [SE 2714 6829] FOUNTAINS HALL [G.T.] (1) Fountains Hall was built in 1611 with stones from Fountains Abbey. The ashlar-faced exterior is practically unaltered: the interior contains furniture and a fireplace from the Abbey. (2-4) Fountains Hall is well maintained, and is open to the public. See G.P. AO/62/84/4 for southern elevation. (5) Fountains Hall was built circa 1611 by Sir Stephen Proctor, who used materials from the southeast parts of the Abbey. Unusually tall and in this respect stylistically closer to the Smythson group of Derbyshire houses than to Yorkshire. Five-storeyed angle towers at the front, straight topped. Central recessed ranges, also of 5 storeys, gables either sides and central bow above balcony with 5 statues of knights. Below is central doorway with coupled fluted Ionic columns. (6) Additional reference. (7) Large house, now offices and exhibition centre. 1598-1611 for Sir Stephen Proctor, with alterations by Mr Clare Vyner c1930. Grey limestone, stone slate roof. Built in the Renaissance style of Robert Smythson. (8) Fountains Hall (National Trust Number 30173) is situated on the site of the north side of Fountains Abbey precinct, between the Outer and Inner gatehouses. Its design has been attributed to Robert Smythson. It has five storeys, a central block and north-south wings and battlemented turrets. The building is constructed of reused sandstone masonry derived from the Abbey and limestone. Much of the interior has been restored in the Victorian period, at the begining of the 20th century, and in 1928-31. (9-11)

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Source details : Moody, Dr C H, 1958, Pictorial History of Fountains Abbey and Hall (Photos)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built 1598-1611
Monument End Date : 1611
Monument Start Date : 1598
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Victorian
Display Date : Victorian restoration
Monument End Date : 1901
Monument Start Date : 1837
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : Restored begining C20
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Monument Start Date : 1901
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : Restored 1928-31
Monument End Date : 1931
Monument Start Date : 1928
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 94532
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 331036
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External Cross Reference Source : National Trust Project Reference Number
External Cross Reference Number : 30173
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SE 26 NE 8
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1962-05-01
End Date : 1962-05-01

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1994-01-01
End Date : 1994-12-31

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Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1997-01-01
End Date : 1997-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1999-01-01
End Date : 1999-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2000-01-01
End Date : 2000-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2001-01-01
End Date : 2001-12-31

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Fountains Hall