first listed 3 March 1952 listing entry number 1288214 LONGLEY. Nos 187 and 189 (Longley Old Hall). C17, but inaccurately restored in 1885. Shown on Senior's map of Almondbury Parish 1634. This timber framed Grade II* hall dates from the 14th century. It was owned by the Ramsden family, the former Lords of the Manors of Almondbury and Huddersfield, for over 400 years. It is included in Simon Jenkins' England's Thousand Best Houses. Heritage, the app that helps you find history.
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Longley Old Hall is a timber-framed Grade II* listed house, situated in the original Longley area of Huddersfield. It was owned by the Ramsden family, the Lords of the Manors of Almondbury and Huddersfield, from about 1540. The house was restored by John William Ramsden, Lord of the Manor in the 1800s. Statutory Address 1: LONGLEY OLD HALL, 187 AND 189, LONGLEY This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest. Longley Old Hall before restoration. Huddersfield Local Studies Library It also established John Ramsden's status as a member of the county gentry - a position which was confirmed in 1575 by his being granted the right to bear arms. Despite having recently re-modelled Longley, in the following year Longley Old Hall architectural structure in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Longley Old Hall was owned by the Ramsden family from about 1540. Estate agents Fine and Country say: "This delightful home has been sympathetically restored and includes period features such as stone leaded mullion windows, exposed ancient oak timbers, stone flagged floors, and oak panelling in the library, hall and drawing room. Entry Name: Longley Old Hall Listing Date: 3 March 1952 Grade: II* Source: Historic England Source ID: 1288214 English Heritage Legacy ID: 340152 ID on this website: 101288214 Location: Longley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, HD5 County: Kirklees Electoral Ward/Division: Newsome Parish: Non Civil Parish Built-Up Area: Huddersfield Longley Old Hall The Grade II* listed home is an "architectural goldmine" according to England's Thousand Best Houses by Simon Jenkins. A survey by the Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group revealed that the Hall's history goes back to at least the 14th century. FROM 1577 to 1920, Longley Hall was the seat of the Ramsden family, Huddersfield's leading landowner. It remained the family's principal residence until the end of the 17th century when Byram, near Pontefract, which they had acquired earlier in the century, took precedence because of its proximity to York - the centre of county government.
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They called in the conservationists and, within weeks, Longley Old Hall was in upheaval as the secrets of the house began to unfold. "We had planned to spend about 10 years restoring the hall. Longley Old Hall, home of Christine and Robin Gallagher9 of 18. Longley Old Hall, home of Christine and Robin Gallagher10 of 18. A witch mark at Longley Old Hall, home of Christine and Robin Gallagher11 of 18. Longley Old Hall, home of Christine and Robin Gallagher12 of 18. Longley Old Hall, home of Christine and Robin Gallagher13 of 18.
The title for the 'oldest house in Huddersfield' goes to Longley Old hall, Longlet Lane which can be found in the Lowerhouses area. The building is Grade II listed and a survey conducted by the Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group revealing that the structure goes back to the 14th century. Dating back to the 14th century this could be one of the oldest surviving houses in Huddersfield. By. Dave Himelfield Reporter. 18:29, 13 MAY 2019. Longley Old Hall, Lowerhouses (Image: Fine and Country)1 of 15. Longley Old Hall, Lowerhouses (Image: Fine and Country)2 of 15. Longley Old Hall, Lowerhouses (Image: Fine and Country)3 of 15.
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5113 Nos 187 and 189 (Longley Old Hall) SE 1515 39/23 3.3.52. II* GV 2. C17, but inaccurately restored in 1885. Shown on Senior's map of Almondbury Parish 1634. Former home of the Ramsden family, lords of the manors of Huddersfield and Almondbury, until 1717, and for this reason excluded from the sale of the Ramsden Estate to Huddersfield. LONGLEY OLD HALL, LONGLEY, ALMONDBURY, HUDDERSFIELD. Dating back to the 14 th century, the rare property, Longley Old Hall, Huddersfield, is a Grade 2 listed building.. Located in the original Longley area of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the hall was previously owned by the Ramsden family who were the Lords of the Manors of Almondbury and Huddersfield in the 1500s.
