The medieval manor of Crook Hall is set in rural landscape, yet it
is less than a mile from the centre of Durham. The original Crook Hall
was built around 1286 on lands belonging to Sydgate Manor. The property
was eventually named after Peter de Croke, owner in the early years
of the 14th century.
Only the great hall and a screen passage remain from that early medieval
building, but they are enough to give a good impression of the first
Crook Hall. You can easily see where the old medieval doorways have
been filled in. The screen passage leads to a Jacobean addition.
Near the screen passage is an odd-looking set of wooden stairs, which
ascend to the ceiling where they come to a sudden stop. The upper floors
are now gained by an outside tower staircase. The stairs are associated
with the legend of a ghost, or "White Lady" who, it is rumoured,
glides down the stairway on St. Thomas' Eve (December 20), and on other
occasions.
Surounding the hall are 4 acres of gardens, including a special Shakespeare
Garden, a secret Walled Garden, Cathedral Garden, and Silver and White
Garden, as well as a grass maze.
Details
Crook Hall
Frankland Lane
Sidegate
Durham
County Durham
England
DH1 5SZ Location: off the A691, within walking distance of Durham city centre
Website:Crook Hall Email:info@kbacrookhall.co.uk Phone: 0191 384 8028
Fax: 0191 386 4521
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