Remains Of Wycoller Hall, Including Boundary Wall To River

The remains of Wycoller Hall, including the boundary wall to the river, are a large house now in ruins. The main structure dates back to 1596, with alterations from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is built of stone with quoins and features a two-storey central block that includes a massive three-centred ingle-nook fireplace, which has a coned back and a stone bench. To the right of the fireplace is a walled recess, and to the left is a doorway that leads to an entrance lobby and stone steps to the first floor. The southwest wall of the hall has a 12-light mullioned window, while the northeast wall contains two doors, one of which has a spandrel shield dated 1596. The southeast wing is three storeys tall and has been significantly altered in the 18th century. The hall is associated with the Bronte family and is reported to be the 'Ferndean Manor' from Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" as well as the setting for Hallewell Sutcliffe's "Mistress Barbara Cunliffe." It is also designated as a scheduled ancient monument.