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England

Oakwell Hall

Birstall, Kirklees, near Leeds

West Yorkshire (West Riding)

England

Circa Date: 1583, incorporating 15th century house, w/17th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

The House from a late 19th or early 20th century postcard

  • Built / Designed For: John Batt

    House & Family History: Oakwell was the inspiration for Fieldhead in Charlotte Brontë's "Shirley."

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The house sits in a 100-acre country park.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "Wuthering Heights" (2009 - TV mini series, as the interiors of Wuthering Heights manor house). "The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister" (2010 - TV movie). "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" (2015 – BBC TV mini series, as the witches' house). "Gentleman Jack" (2019-21 - TV series - as solicitor’s office).

  • Past Seat / Home of: Batt family, 17th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Other

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Other

    Ownership Details: Owned by Kirklees Cultural Services.

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01924-326-240

    Fax: 01924-326-249

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.friendsofoakwellhall.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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