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Kirklees Hall, Brighouse

Introduction

Kirklees Hall is a 16th and 17th century hall and landscape park. The current structure dates from the 1750s. The house is on the site of Kirklees Priory, which dated to the 12th century. Features include ponds, a kitchen garden, earthworks, a 19th century viewing tower and the supposed site of Robin Hood's grave.

History

Period

18th Century

Associated People
Features & Designations

Features

  • Pond
  • Kitchen Garden
  • Earthwork
  • Tower
  • Description: Viewing tower.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Tomb
  • Description: Supposed site of Robin Hood's grave.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century

Survival

Unknown

Electoral Ward

Brighouse