Cliffe Castle (Cliffe Hall)

Keighley, Bradford

West Yorkshire (West Riding)

England

Circa Date: 1828-33 w/19th, 20th & 21st century alterations and additions

Status: Partially Extant

Top floor removed in the 1950s

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Christopher Netherwood
Architect: William Butterfield

Date of Birth: 1814
Date of Death: 1900
Nationality: British
Notes: Butterfield was a 19th century architect noted for his work in the Gothic Revival style. He is also considered the father of British Brutalism.

Date: 1875-80
Designed: Altered and enlarged house for Henry Isaac Butterfield

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Architect: George Smith

Date of Birth: 1793
Date of Death: 1877
Nationality: British

Date: 1828-33
Designed: House for Christopher Netherwood

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House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Christopher Netherwood, 19th century. Henry Isaac Butterfield, 1848-1910; Sir Frederick William Louis Butterfield, 1910-43. Sir Bracewell Smith, 1950s.

Current Ownership Type: Government

Primary Current Ownership Use: Museum

Ownership Details: Owned by Bradford Metropolitan District Council and operated as Cliffe Castle Museum
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01535-618-231

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.bradfordmuseums.org/

Historic Houses Member: No

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