Swinsty Hall

Heritage Site in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Swinsty Hall

Swinsty Reservoir The car park and picnic area at Swinsty Reservoir, there are toilet facilities and good views over the lake. — Swinsty Reservoir Credit: Mick Melvin

Swinsty Hall, located in Yorkshire, England, is a historic heritage site renowned for its architectural significance and picturesque surroundings. Dating back to the 17th century, the hall stands as a magnificent example of Jacobean-style architecture, characterized by its symmetrical design, mullioned windows, and prominent chimneys.

Set amidst the stunning beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, Swinsty Hall provides visitors with a glimpse into the region's rich history and cultural heritage. Surrounded by lush green gardens and rolling hills, the site offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

The hall itself comprises a main central block, flanked by two projecting wings. The interiors boast a wealth of original features, including ornate fireplaces, decorative plasterwork, and period furniture. The grandeur of the hall is further enhanced by its oak-paneled rooms and intricate ceiling designs.

Swinsty Hall has witnessed various transformations over the years, serving as a family residence, an agricultural college, and even a seminary. Today, it stands as a cherished heritage site, attracting history enthusiasts and architecture lovers alike.

Visitors to Swinsty Hall can explore its stunning grounds, which include a walled garden, a tranquil lake, and a charming courtyard. The site also offers guided tours, allowing visitors to delve deeper into its fascinating history and discover the stories behind its walls.

Swinsty Hall's timeless beauty and rich historical significance make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an authentic experience of Yorkshire's architectural and cultural heritage.

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Swinsty Hall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.977/-1.703 or Grid Reference SE1953. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Swinsty Reservoir

The car park and picnic area at Swinsty Reservoir, there are toilet facilities and good views over the lake.

Mick Melvin

Fewston Reservoir Wharfedale

Taken looking North east from Fewston Embankment.

Mick Melvin

Swinsty Reservoir

A view looking North from Swinsty Embankment, with two fly fishermen in the foreground.

Mick Melvin

Swinsty Reservoir

A view of the lakeside picnic area at Swinsty, taken looking North west.

Mick Melvin

Fewston Church

Dedicated to St Michael and St Lawrence

Malcolm Street

Prospect House

Farm and Farmland

Malcolm Street

Fewston Reservoir

On a dull December afternoon: a brisk wind was breaking up the surface of the water. This reservoir is fed by the River Washburn, a tributary of the River Wharfe. Completed in 1879 it has a capacity of 846 million gallons. It is one of the major network of reservoirs owned by Yorkshire Water in the Skipton area. See Link

for a list.

Kate Jewell

Swinsty Reservoir from Fewston Embankment

The out fall from Fewston Reservoir feeds immediately into Swinsty Reservoir. The grass bank and the trees in the foreground are in SE1854, the island at the centre of the photograph and the far bank are in SE1954

Kate Jewell

Swinsty Reservoir, Washburn Valley

One of four large reservoirs in the Washburn Valley, Swinsty holds 866 million gallons and was completed in 1876. This was taken looking SW about 3.00 pm on a cold December afternoon.

Kate Jewell

Start of footpaths at Timble Ridge

Beyond the stile three footpaths fan out through Beecroft Moor Plantation.

Humphrey Bolton

The western end of Timble Village

Here there is a little green with an information board about the area (although in the village it only mentions an old oak). To the left a little lane leads down to some houses and a farm.

Humphrey Bolton

The lane to the SE from Timble village

This lane starts at the western end of the village and leads to High Field Farm and footpaths beyond it. This view is looking E from a point just beyond a track to the N leading to the Timble Inn.

Humphrey Bolton

Timble Village, Great Timble, North Yorkshire

On the left is the Village Institute, and opposite it, out of sight, the Timble Inn.

Humphrey Bolton

Village well, Great Timble, North Yorkshire

This well looks to have been made (in the 18C?) by a benelovent Lord of the Manor. There are what look to be filled-up water troughs next to it.

Humphrey Bolton

Forest Ride, Little Timble, North Yorkshire

There is something mysterious about conifer plantations. This view is from the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir.

Humphrey Bolton

Path and Stumps, Little Timble, North Yorkshire

The path is the main footpath around the south-west side of Swinsty Reservoir, seen in the distance. The stumps are in a clear-felled area of conifer plantation.

Humphrey Bolton

Swinsty Reservoir Dam

Taken from Jack Hill Lane, this view shows the earth embankment on the south side of the dam, which is stone faced on the reservoir side. Swinsty is the 3rd of 4 reservoirs as one goes downstream along the washburn Valley, and was originally constructed to serve the city of Leeds.

Gordon Hatton