Paper Hall

Paper Hall is a two-story sandstone building with a U-shaped layout and tall gabled wings located on Barkerend Road in Bradford. The structure features mullioned windows and an ornate doorway with a four-centered arch as its main entrance.

The house was built in 1643 by William Rookes from coursed sandstone with decorative stonework details. The building achieved Grade II* listed status in 1952 to protect its historical fabric and architectural features.

The house reflects Yorkshire building traditions through its West Riding gable windows, decorative mouldings that run continuously along the walls, and triangular pediments above the lower openings. These regional features shape how the building looks and express local construction methods from its era.

The building sits on Barkerend Road and is visible from the street, though it remains a private residence. Visitors should respect its private status and understand that Grade II* protected status means the structure cannot be freely accessed or altered.

The roof framework uses distinctive wooden ties and yokes that support short king posts, showing construction techniques from that building period. Original stone fireplaces remain on both the ground floor and the upper floor.