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King James' Porch, Newburgh Priory - HLS05882
Slide 12 - The principal frontage faces south, for the advantage of the sun and the older portion of the structure is recessed with the beautiful porch in the angle, with it's triple staging, it's Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns, and it's…
Newburgh Priory, South Front - HLS05881
Slide 11 - Upon such a garden all will look with satisfaction, but let them reflect that the tireless hand maintains it in its perfection. All is controlled and directed by skillful and experienced hands. The great rounded structural bays to the…
Newburgh Priory, South Front - HLS05880
Slide 10 - What could be more beautiful than the rare and radiant floral display of the south front, where multitudes of flowers gleam in their splendor, grouped with the well clipped yew, the noble ornamental bay-trees in tubs and boxes, the fine…
Entrance court on North side, Newburgh Priory - HLS05879
Slide 9 - On the North side facing the Lake, is seen the back of the 17th Century structure with an entrance porch in the centre of the facade.
On the left is the long gallery wing and to the right is the grand old kitchen which has windows almost…
On the left is the long gallery wing and to the right is the grand old kitchen which has windows almost…
Newburgh Priory, Lodges and Gates - HLS05878
Slide 8 - The fine avenue, the two lodges, the noble iron gateway, the well trimmed lawns, the finely clipped yews and, indeed all the details, are evidence of the care and skill devoted to the place.
How many times did Laurence Sterne walk along…
How many times did Laurence Sterne walk along…
Newburgh Priory roadway, looking up the road - HLS05877
Slide 7 - Probably nowhere in England can be found a better-kept estate than at Newburgh.
As we approach from Coxwold we become aware that unusual care is bestowed on the surroundings. Broad grass borders all well shorn, flank the highway, and there…
As we approach from Coxwold we become aware that unusual care is bestowed on the surroundings. Broad grass borders all well shorn, flank the highway, and there…
Portrait of sir George Wombwell, Newburgh Priory - HLS05876
Slide 6 - In the same name and family through a succession of Viscounts, these estates continued till1825, when Lady Anne, second daughter and eventual heiress of Henry, last Earl of Fauconberg, married Sir George Wombwell, second Baronet and thus…
Cromwell's Vault, Newburgh Priory - HLS05875
Slide 5 - It is said that at the Restoration, fearing the body of her father would be maltreated, she caused the corpse to be removed from Westminster Abbey, and brought to Newburgh, and interred in a vault within the housed. This vault is situated…
Newburgh Priory - HLS05874
Slide 4 - Portrait of Mary, Countess Fauconberg. In the long gallery at Newburgh is a portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller of Mary, Countess of Fauconberg and daughter of Oliver Cromwell.
After seeing all hopes of the sovereignty continuing in her own…
After seeing all hopes of the sovereignty continuing in her own…
Newburgh Priory - HLS05873
Slide 3 - Thomas Viscount Fauconberg. Thomas, his grandson, succeeded as Viscount Fauconberg, who nmarried first, Mildred, daughter of Viscount Castleton, and second, in 1657, Mary, third daughter of Oliver Cromwwell.
There were great national…
There were great national…
Newburgh Priory, South Front - HLS05872
Slide 2 - Newburgh was an Augustinian Foundation until the Dissolution of the monasteries when Henry V111 granted the property to Anthony Belsayse, his Chaplain and so the Priory became a Baronial residence. He soon after gave the estates to his…
Newburgh Priory, The South Front form the top of the Park
Slide 1 - The Priory is sheltered by the Hambleton hills and is situated a short distance from Coxwold village. The building displays the architectural tastes of successive periods.
Markenfield Hall, Doorway to House in courtyard - HLS05856
Slide 11 - The Markenfield arms are also to be found on the terminal of the label mould of a doorway on the eastern range of buildings facing the courtyard.
On the whole the spirit of medieval times seems to brood over the exterior of Markenfield,…
On the whole the spirit of medieval times seems to brood over the exterior of Markenfield,…
Markenfield Hall, Piscina in the Chapel - HLS05855
Slide 10 - To the right is an aumbry and a piscine. The photograph of the latter show the Markenfield arms surrounded by an oak spray, while above is a crocketted canopy, of 15th century character.
Markenfield Hall, the Chapel - HLS05854
Slide 9 - Ascending the modern internal wooden staircase, we enter the old Banqueting Hall. The walls of this room are covered with paintings, mostly portraits of the ancestors of members of the Grantly family, the present owners of the…
Markenfield Hall, portrait of Mr Robert Foster - HLS05853
Slide 8 - It was Mr Robert Foster, the tenant who occupied the Hall and 500 acre adjoining farm, who allowed Mr George Hepworth to photograph both inside and outside this interesting building.
Markenfield Hall, the Kitchen - HLS05852
Slide 7 - The kitchen is most picturesque with its great fire-arch, its deeply recessed windows, its old fashioned furniture, and its well kept and well furnished dresser.
Markenfield Hall view from the North - HLS05851
Slide 6 - This view shows the two light transom windows with arched heads which light the Banqueting Hall on the north side. Between them rises a chimney stack, with ornamental cresting on the summit. This only served the room in the undercroft, now…
Markenfield Hall showing moat from the East - HLS05850
Slide 5 - The Hall and the moat from the East. Note the east window of the Chapel, which is a fine geometrical one of three lights.
Markenfield Hall, nearer view of Hall from the Courtyard - HLS05849
Slide 4 - The Hall, or house proper is at the north-east angle. The house consisted of an undercroft, and above this is a storey containing the chief rooms, such as the Hall, Solar and Chapel rising up to the roof. To the right of this are a pair of…
Tombs of the Markenfield Family, Ripon Cathedral - HLS05848
Slide 3 - Markenfield lies three miles from Ripon, and it was in Ripon Minster that its lords were entombed.
It was in the chantry of Saint Andrew's in the aisle of the north transept that was the family burial place, and here yet stands a fine…
It was in the chantry of Saint Andrew's in the aisle of the north transept that was the family burial place, and here yet stands a fine…
Markenfield Hall - HLS05847
Slide 2 - Admitting to a great quadrangle encompassed by a broad and placid moat, and composed of out buildings, that stretch as outliers to the main block, which forms an L shaped building at the north-east corner of the court.
In this wide…
In this wide…
Markenfield Hall, the Gate House - HLS05846
Slide 1 - Doubtless there was once a fitting approach to Markenfield, but at present it lies, hidden from sight, a good mile off the Harrogate and Ripon main road, amidst pleasant meadows, and one wanders up and down amid amaze of gates and sheep…
Ledston Hall - the Stable Court - HLS05844
Slide 20: and have a peep at the Stable Court through one of the entrance gateways which gives a rather picturesque grouping with the Stable buildings in the background.
Concerning Ledston Hall, the reflection forces itself upon us, that the County…
Concerning Ledston Hall, the reflection forces itself upon us, that the County…
Ledston Hall, SE wing from Quadrangle - HLS05843
Slide 19: Taking our last look at Ledston Hall showing the South East wing from the Quadrangle, we pass through the Entrance Gates, but before leaving turn to the left.