ASKE HALL

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Pele tower of 15th or early 16th century date, extended in the 16th and 17th centuries and further altered and extended in the 1760s. Service ranges were added in the 19th century but most were removed in 1963-4, when the house was remodelled. Irregular in plan and built of sandstone rubble with slate roofs.

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(NZ 17760340) Aske Hall (NR) (1)

The Hall was enlarged in the late 16th or early 17th century incorporating the 15th century pele tower, later additions included a 19th century south tower. The front was remodelled in 1962-3. (2)

As described and in good condition.See photographs. (3)

Pele tower of 15th or early 16th century date, extended in the 16th and 17th centuries and further altered and extended in the 1760s. Service ranges were added in the 19th century but most were removed in 1963-4, when the house was remodelled. Irregular in plan and built of sandstone rubble with slate roofs. Listed Grade I. (5)

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( 1) Ordnance Survey Map (Scale / Date)

OS 6" 1957

( 2) General reference

Ministry of Housing and Local Government List Yorkshire NR 2323/11/A Richmond RD Mar 1967 4

( 3) Field Investigators Comments

R W Emsley/17-JUN-1970/Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigator

( 4) English Heritage Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England

North Yorkshire (Amendment) Part 32

(5) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest

District of Richmondshire, 04-DEC-1987

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