Monk Fryston Hall (Selby Abbey)

Monk Fryston, near Selby

North Yorkshire (North Riding)

England

Historic County: West Riding of Yorkshire

Circa Date: 13th century core w/circa 1740, 19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: The Medieval core of the house began life as Selby Abbey.
Architect: Ernest George

Date of Birth: Jun 13, 1839
Date of Death: Dec 15, 1922
Nationality: British
Notes: Articled to Samuel Hewitt between 1856 and 1860. Attended the Royal Academy Schools; won the Gold Medal in 1859. In the office of William Allen Boulnois. Partner of Thomas Vaughan, 1861-71. Worked with Harold Peto in the firm of George & Peto between 1876 to 1890 and with Alfred Yeates and in the firm of George & Yeates from 1893. George was Knighted in 1911 and retired from practice in 1919.

Date: 1897
Designed: Alterations and additions

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House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: David Hemsworth, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Corporation

Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01977-682-369

Website: https://www.monkfrystonhallhotel.co.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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