Sowerby Hall, Towngate
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Sowerby Hall, Towngate
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 24 Apr 2021
The 'hall' is not as grand as the name suggests. It would better be described as a 17th century yeoman's house, dating from 1646. It is however grade II listed (list entry 111134459). A screen of shrubs and trees largely obscures the front facing Towngate; this is a view from King Street.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.705303
Longitude
-1.937854