Wharton Hall

At the heart of Wharton Hall is a 15th-century hall, built from local limestone by the local Wharton, possibly Richard Wharton, after abandoning Lammerside Castle. During the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536, the manor was besieged by the forces of Robert Aske, and after 1544, Lord Wharton extended and fortified the manor, building a gatehouse, great hall, kitchen, and surrounding walls in a medieval style. The result was a grand property, with the great hall being 68 feet long. Francis Knollys escorted Mary, Queen of Scots from Lowther Castle to Wharton on 14 July 1568, and the next day she went to Bolton Castle. Her son, King James I stayed at Wharton on 8 August 1617, returning from his visit…