Before we move on to exploring the interior of Burton Agnes Hall I will show you what is remaining of the original manor-house. The brick building in the foreground of the first picture looks quite modern, but it conceals a surprise which you can see in the third photo. The brick cladding was put was put in place in the seventeenth century when the building was used as a laundry.
The Old Manor House was built in around 1170 by Roger de Stutville. It was lived in by the local Lords for 500 years before the newer Elizabethan house was built in 1601-1610.
Burton Agnes Church which dates from around the same period can be seen behind the manor-house in the first picture.
Those arched are fabulous, it looks ancient…the cobbles look amazing too….
Interesting place for sure
It was quite a surprise to see it because the outside was so modern!