The Count House

The Count House is a former agents' office for the Grassington Moor lead mines, dating from the mid-19th century. It is constructed from coursed hammer-dressed gritstone in diminishing courses and was roofless at the time of the last survey. The building is single storey and consists of one bay. The entrance is located on the north side, to the right, featuring voussoirs to a round arch and a blocked fanlight. On the left side, facing the road, there is a 2-light window with a flat-faced mullion and a flush surround. The stonework is well-dressed and similar to that of Yarnbury Lodge, indicating it was built during a time of high productivity at the mine, which peaked in 1853 when Grassington's population exceeded 1,000. The Count House likely served as the office where miners collected their wages, and the 2-light window was probably unglazed, replacing the office that was previously located inside Yarnbury House.