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Boynton Hall

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Boynton Hall — Grade I listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.

Boynton Hall, historic houses in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bridlington · 4.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Boynton Hall is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0936°, -0.2617°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Boynton Hall is a country house in the village of Boynton near Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building. Originally constructed in the late 16th century, the house has been remodelled several times. It is built in red brick with stone dressings and a slate roof, originally to an H-shaped plan, but since infilled at the front. Originally a two-storey building, it is now a three-storey building with a 7-bay frontage. The central 5 bays project slightly and have a 3-window polygonal bay. The Hall stands within an associated park, whose features include a walled garden and the Carnaby Temple folly (known locally as the Pepperpot). Other buildings, such as the Dairy, the Pigeon House, and the Lodge, are Grade II listed buildings.

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Background

History

The house was acquired in 1549 by William Strickland of Marske, who extended it into an H-shaped building with a central hall. Strickland was reputed to have sailed to America with Sebastian Cabot and to have introduced the turkey to England and was twice MP for Scarborough. It passed down to his grandson, the Parliamentarian Sir William Strickland, 1st Baronet who was MP for Hedon in the Long Parliament from 1640 to 1653. It descended via Sir William Strickland, 3rd Baronet, MP to Sir William Strickland, 4th Baronet, MP, who commissioned both Lord Burlington and William Kent to carry out work on the Hall. Further modifications were done by the 4th Baronet in 1684. In 1720 an extra floor…

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Coordinates
54.0936, -0.2617
Parish
Boynton
Postcode
YO16 4XJ
Parliamentary constituency
Bridlington and The Wolds
Nearest railway station
Bridlington4.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Boynton Hall?
Boynton Hall is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO16 4XJ), in the parish of Boynton.
Who owns Boynton Hall?
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Is Boynton Hall a listed building?
Boynton Hall is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
How do I get to Boynton Hall?
The nearest railway station is Bridlington, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO16 4XJ.