Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen

Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen

England
List entry 1007132
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wharton Hall is a complex of medieval and early modern structures in Westmorland comprising a gatehouse, banqueting hall, and kitchen. The site dates primarily to the sixteenth century, representing the domestic and defensive architecture of a substantial gentry residence of that period. The gatehouse demonstrates the continued symbolic importance of fortified entrances in early modern aristocratic households, whilst the banqueting hall and kitchen reflect the scale and refinement of hospitality expected of families of standing. These structures survive as significant evidence of the domestic arrangements and social practices of Tudor and early Stuart Westmorland.

Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen?

Wharton Hall is a complex of medieval and early modern structures in Westmorland comprising a gatehouse, banqueting hall, and kitchen. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007132.

Who is responsible for protecting Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen?

Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lynchets WNW of Wharton Hall (0.3 km), Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall (0.4 km), Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Lammerside Castle (1 km).

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