Beck Cottage

Beck Cottage is a former north wing of the Old Hall in Starbotton, dating from 1663 and originally built for the Symondson family. The building was restored around 1920 after being derelict for some time. It is constructed of limestone rubble and features a graduated stone slate roof. The cottage has two storeys and two bays, with the rear bay being a lower continuation of the Carn Cottage range, while the front bay projects at a right angle.

On the west gable front, there is a 20th-century glazed door with outer board doors to the right. The doorway has moulded jambs and a large lintel, which displays the letters "WS 1663 TS" in relief. To the left of the door, there is a four-light window, with a three-light window above and a single light in the gable, all of which are recessed, chamfered, and restored. An ashlar stack is located at the centre of the ridge. The left return features a restored central door and fenestration. At the rear, there is a small chamfered window with a segmental head to the left and a similar rectangular window in the centre of the first floor.

Inside, the front living room contains a large fireplace with a lintel supported by corbelled jambs, and the cross beam is also supported by corbels. The rear kitchen has the rebuilt remains of a large stone cooking fireplace that was originally against the rear wall.

Historically, the Old Hall was occupied by the Symondson family in the 17th century, with Lister Symondson serving as the keeper of the deer at Buckden in 1600. It is said that in the mid-17th century, the house was used by Lady Ann Clifford as a resting place during her travels from Skipton Castle to her estates in Westmorland. After suffering storm damage and a period of dereliction, the house was converted into cottages before undergoing thorough restoration around 1920.