Weston Hall, North Yorkshire

Weston Hall is a country house and Grade I listed building in Weston, North Yorkshire, England.[1]

Weston Hall
Weston Hall East front
Additional information
TypeCountry house
LocationWeston, North Yorkshire
Coordinates53°54′59″N 1°43′50″W / 53.91625283078034°N 1.7304770875017472°W / 53.91625283078034; -1.7304770875017472
Architectural style(s)Tudor and Georgian
OwnerDawson family
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameWeston Hall
Designated6 February 1952
Reference no.1150437
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameBanqueting House Aprroximately 50 Metres East of Weston Hall
Designated22 November 1966
Reference no.1150438
Weston Hall, North Yorkshire is located in North Yorkshire
Weston Hall, North Yorkshire
Location of Weston Hall in North Yorkshire

History and architecture

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The house has been in the Vavasour (Dawson after 1833) family since the 14th century.[2] It may contain a medieval core, with a "Weston Hall" being mentioned in 1378.[3] However, it was largely rebuilt during the reign of Elizabeth I, of which period it retains most external features.[3]

There is also a notable Tudor or Jacobean banqueting house, called the Banqueting Hall, built for Sir Mager Vavasour, which is Grade I listed.[4] It is 3 storeys high and has a stair turret with a gazebo at the top.[3] There is a 16th century or earlier tithe barn to the South of the house,[3] which is Grade II* listed.[5]

The Hall and Banqueting Hall were formerly Grade II* listed,[3] but were upgraded.[1][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Weston Hall (1150437)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Attack on 85-year-old colonel's historic home". The Telegraph and Argus. 4 March 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Weston Hall And Banqueting House". Heritage Gateway. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b Historic England. "Banqueting House Aprroximately 50 Metres East of Weston Hall (1150438)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  5. ^ Historic England. "Barn, Later Coach House and Stables Approximately 20 metres South of Weston Hall (1150439)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 November 2023.