Langford Hall

Langford Hall is a red brick country house with five bays, marked by a central entrance framed with Doric columns and a decorated cornice beneath a hipped slate roof. The two-and-a-half-story structure features multiple sash windows with ashlar sills arranged across its facades, set within parkland covering 83 acres.

John Carr of York built this house between 1780 and 1790 for the Duncombe family, who controlled substantial lands in the area at that time. The construction reflected the period's approach to estate design during the late 18th century landscape movement.

The name Langford comes from a long ford that once crossed through the estate lands. Visitors can still see how the building and its surroundings reflect this connection to the water and landscape that defined the area.

The house sits within extensive parkland that gives visitors room to walk around and appreciate the setting from different angles. Plan for enough time to view both the building itself and the grounds at a comfortable pace.

During World War II, the building housed both Army and Air Force units, marking it as an active military site during the conflict. Years later, it was converted into a school, giving it an entirely different purpose.

Location: Langford

Architects: John Carr

GPS coordinates: 53.10790,-0.77130

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:42