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England

East Riddlesden Hall

Riddlesden, near Keighley

West Yorkshire (West Riding)

England

Circa Date: 1640, including earlier elements, w/1692 addition

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

  • Built / Designed For: James Murgatroyd

    House & Family History: East Riddlesden has distinctive architectural features: the interior has a wonderful ambience, furnished with textiles, Yorkshire oak furniture, and pewter, together with fine examples of 17th century embroidery. The ruined façade of the Starkie Wing is covered in clematis, honeysuckle, and roses.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The garden features wild flowers, perennials, lavender, and an orchard garden.

  • Country Life: XCIII, 440, 1943.

  • Title: Movie Locations: A Guide to Britain & Ireland
    Author: Adams, Mark
    Year Published: 2000
    Publisher: London: Boxtree
    ISBN: 0752271695
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "Wuthering Heights" (1992 - with Heathcliff in the carding shed). "Sharpe's Justice" (1997 - TV series, as Lord Rossendale's inherited property). "Lost in Austen" (2008 - TV mini series, as Rosings Park). "Wuthering Heights" (2009 - TV mini series, as Wuthering Heights manor house exteriors). "Gunpowder" (2017 - TV mini series).

  • Past Seat / Home of: James Murgatroyd, 17th century.

    Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01535-607-075

    Fax: 01535-691-462

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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