House & Family History: Crook Hall was similar to demolished houses such as Green Croft Hall, Lanchester, and Helmington Hall, Willingdon. During the French Revolutionary Wars the House was used as a Roman Catholic seminary for professors and students from Douai. After Crook Hall was demolished in 1900 the stone was purchased by George Neasham to use in his House, West Park, near Lanchester.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed

Past Seat / Home of: Shafto family, 1588 until circa 1640. Baker family, circa 1640 until 1790s.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No