Bolton Hall

Bolton Hall is an English country house with an H-shaped plan in Preston-under-Scar in Wensleydale. The building features roughcast brick walls, traditional stone elements, and a distinctive hipped slate roof that covers the entire structure.

The house was built in 1678 and remained the core of a major estate for centuries. A fire in 1902 destroyed much of the building, but it was completely reconstructed while keeping its original appearance and role as the estate's main residence.

The name comes from a family that made this place their home for centuries. The estate served as the heart of a working agricultural landscape and shaped the identity of the surrounding area.

The house is located in Wensleydale about 3 miles (5 km) west of Leyburn in a countryside setting surrounded by rural landscape. The location makes it accessible for visitors touring the valley and exploring nearby country estates.

The grounds contain an 18th-century folly tower that has its own separate protected status. This decorative structure was a fashionable addition to English estates of that era and reflects the wealth of those who owned the property.

Location: Preston-under-Scar

GPS coordinates: 54.30341,-1.88580

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40