The house from a circa 1921 postcard
House & Family History: The core of the current house was originally a monastic building that belonged to Bolton Priory. Sir William Milner, who purchased the house in 1927, had frequent visits at Parcevall from his godmother, Queen Mary.
Garden & Outbuildings: Created in the 1920s, the 24-acre Royal Horticultural Society-registered garden is noted for its shrubs and herbaceous borders.
Country Life: CXXXII, 1039, 1962.
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Grade II
Past Seat / Home of: Peter Yorke, 16th century; Thomas Yorke, late 16th century. Sir William Milner, 8th Bt., 1927-60.
Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit
Primary Current Ownership Use: Conference Center
Ownership Details: Owned by the Walsingham Trust, who lease the house to the Diocese of West Yorkshire and The Dales as a retreat house and conference center.
House Open to Public: Grounds Only
Phone: 01756-720-311
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.parcevallhallgardens.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: Yes