The Old Gatehouse, North Yorkshire
A Brief Introduction to ‘The Old Gatehouse’…
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This incredible Grade II listed property was built during the fifteenth century. As a gatehouse, it was constructed as a defensive entrance to the village of Bolton Percy. The rectory and a courtyard of medieval buildings were rebuilt in 1698 and later demolished in the nineteenth century, but the gatehouse remained intact.
Tucked away behind wooden gates, the Old Gatehouse is rich in history and character with original features, including some carved Tudor roses that are still intact. It has recently undergone sympathetic restoration, and this pretty, timber-framed building with vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams is available to hire as holiday accommodation.
If you choose to stay at the Old Gatehouse, you will see that All Saints parish church is just a stone’s throw away. It is believed there was a settlement here before the Viking invasion of York in 867, and a church with a priest in residence is mentioned in the Domesday survey of 1083-1086. Altered through the ages, All Saints is said to have some Tudor connections with the choir stalls bearing the marks of Cromwell’s men.
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Visitor Information
The Old Gatehouse Bolton Percy is bookable via several holiday accommodation websites. An example is here.
Address: The Old Gatehouse, Bolton Percy, York YO23 7AF.
