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Bolton Abbey Hall
Hob Uid: 48297
Location : North Yorkshire Craven Bolton Abbey
Grid Ref : SE0729254194
Summary : The monument includes the former gatehouse to Bolton Abbey which was incorporated into the 18th century Bolton Hall in the mid-19th century. The house was altered and restored in circa 1840-43 by Sir Joseph Paxton for the Duke of Devonshire. Constructed from ashlar under a slate roof, the south range is of two storeys and three bays whilst the gatehouse block is of three storeys and one bay. The north range is of two storeys and four bays with a three storey bay to the extreme right. The gatehouse block is of 14th century date with mid-19th century alterations whilst the south range is of a mid-19th century date. Listed Grade II*.
More information : [SE 0730 5420] BOLTON HALL [GT] Bolton Hall, built in the late 17th century, incorporates the gatehouse of Bolton Priory. [See SE 05 N.E. 1] Bolton Hall (which flanks the north and south sides of the gatehouse) has been externally restored, and now has a 19th c. appearance. Modifications of the same period have also been made to the entrance of the gatehouse thus enclosing it. The whole forms one integral building, in good condition and of architectural interest. See G.P. AO/64/93/3 for southern aspect.

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C14
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Gatehouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C18
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Converted circa 1840-43
Monument End Date : 1843
Monument Start Date : 1840
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 323721
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 95643
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 111682
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SE 05 SE 3
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-02-17
End Date : 1964-02-17

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2005-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Bolton Abbey Hall