Swarcliffe Hall, English country house in Birstwith, England
Swarcliffe Hall stands as a substantial stone structure with multiple reception rooms, seven bedrooms, and five bathrooms within eight acres of landscaped grounds.
Built in 1850 by John Greenwood with architect Major Rohde Hawkins, the hall replaced an earlier residence constructed by the Blessard family in 1800.
Charlotte Brontë worked as a governess at the hall in 1839, and her experiences there influenced elements of her novel Jane Eyre.
The hall now functions as Belmont Grosvenor School, offering educational facilities while maintaining its architectural heritage as a Grade II listed building.
Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, visited the hall in 1888 and returned in 1889 for the New Bath Hospital opening.
Location: Birstwith
Inception: 1850
GPS coordinates: 54.03012,-1.64203
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:36
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