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Holywell Hall And The West Wing, Brancepeth (Brancepeth)

Holywell Hall, although now two houses, was once a larger building. It was probably built in the early to mid-18th century, but the wings may be earlier, possibly 16th century. It was built from sandstone rubble and has a slate roof. Holywell is so named because St. Cuthbert's body is believed to have rested there c.882 on its travels with the Lindisfarne Community who were evading the Danish raids. From 1402 the Nevilles of Brancepeth Castle lodged their Constables on this site. This is a Grade II Listed Buildingprotected by law.
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Tudor (1485 to 1603)
Elizabethan (1558 to 1603)
Stuart (1603 to 1714)
Georgian (1714 to 1830)
Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Listed Building
  • National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1120764


Source of Reference
Local History of Brancepeth

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