Grimethorpe Hall

Grimethorpe Hall was built circa 1670 for Robert Seaton. Some alterations to the hall were made in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The 20th century changes, included replacement of much of the parapet brickwork. The hall has become surrounded by dense residential development. The hall received statutory protection as a grade II* listed building on 18 April 1985. In 2021 SAVE Britain's Heritage raised concerns over the condition of the hall. A July 2022 Historic England inspection found the roof "full of holes .. providing very little protection to the already fragile building". Local residents have formed a campaign to save the property and it has been considered as a potential new…

Grimethorpe Hall is square in plan. Its front (south) elevation is of two storeys and its rear elevation is of three storeys, incorporating a half-basement. The front and side elevations are of red brick laid in English Bond with stone dressing details, while the rear elevation is of sandstone blocks engraved with herringbone patterns. The roof has three ridges, running from front to rear, and is covered in Welsh slate. Gables are visible on the rear elevation but are masked at the front by a brick parapet, with stone coping. On the front elevation, the ground floor lies partly above the surrounding land; a chamfered band marks the transition between the brickwork and a rubble-stone plinth…