Nocton Hall

Nocton Hall is a country house built from warm honey-colored stone and distinguished by its projecting wings, towers, and formal gardens laid out around the property. The structure shows typical Victorian-era design with generous proportions and elaborate architectural details.

The hall was built in 1841 for the First Earl of Ripon, replacing an earlier Jacobean structure destroyed in a fire during 1834. Its construction reflected the architectural trends of the Victorian era and the wealth of its original patron.

The hall served as a performance venue in the 1670s, hosting theatrical productions for gatherings of up to 300 guests.

The property is currently in a state requiring extensive restoration work, as a fire in 2004 destroyed the roof structure. Visitors should be aware of the building's condition and prioritize safety when viewing the site.

The building's foundations incorporate materials and stones from several earlier structures that once stood on this land, with some elements tracing back to a manor house from the early 1500s. These layers of construction history remain visible in the ground-level footprint today.