Grimethorpe Hall, Manor house in Brierley, England
Grimethorpe Hall is a manor house on Brierley Road in Brierley, England, built from red brick in English Bond with stone dressings. The building has two storeys facing the street and three at the rear, with the different heights accommodating the sloping terrain.
Robert Seaton had the house built around 1670 and it remained occupied until the 1960s. The National Coal Board then acquired the property, which has stood empty since.
The three Doric columns in the entrance hall date from the original construction period and show the formal design of a 17th-century English country house. The rear wall displays sandstone blocks with engraved herringbone patterns that serve as decoration and reflect the craft tradition of that era.
The Grade II* listed building has been vacant for decades and is in poor condition. Water damage and structural issues make access currently impossible, but viewing from the street gives an impression of the facade.
The rear wall shows an uncommon combination of sandstone and brick, while the other facades are uniformly made of brick. This peculiarity may indicate later structural adaptations or the use of available materials.
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