Northorpe Old Hall

SK 89 NE NORTHORPE MONSON ROAD

5/40 Northorpe Old Hall (formerly listed as 16.12.64 The Old Hall ) II A small country house, now a ruin. C16. with C17, C18 and C19 additions and alterations. Timber frame with coursed rubble limestone and red brick underbuilding and additions; the roof covering has now all gone but it was of plain red tiles, brick gable stacks with cross set shafts. T-plan. 2 storey and 4 bays to main front, the bays are marked by massive jowled bay posts which were originally earth fast. The hall interior has the remnants of a C17 scheme of oak wainscotting with a moulded beam having a guilloche design along its edge. There are also the remains of C17 panelled cupboards and fireplace surround which mask the earlier fireplace.

Listing NGR: SK8959996944