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The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.

Formerly approached through a dignified gateway, now demolished. The property, now divided into six cottages, has over its old doorway the initials of…

PH/28. The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.

Sowerby’s finest 17th century treasure, with the virtue of an unspoilt exterior. John Dearden cased the timber structure with stone in 1649. The…

The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.

Field House, the old home of the Stansfield family, occupies a commanding site overlooking Triangle and is one of the most imposing mansions around…

The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.

A 17th century building, with additions of a later period which have destroyed the old arrangement considerably. It is a good example of the evolution of…

Built 1572. Demolished 1896. PH2/3.

Pencil sketch

This is Haugh End, Sowerby, built c1526, sometimes refered to as Old Haugh End. John Tillotson was born here in 1630 he went on to be Archbishop of Canturbury.

The Grade I listed Wood Lane Hall was built by John Dearden, a wealthy yeoman clothier, in 1649/51.