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South Yorkshire SMR

Record Details

HER Number:00342/01
Type of record:Monument
Name:Cranford Hall, site of a medieval manor house, Darfield

Summary

Formerly known as new hall, possibly fortified manor site.

Grid Reference:SE 394 052
Map Sheet:SE30NE
Parish:DARFIELD/WOMBWELL, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Monument Type(s):

  • GATE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • MANOR HOUSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • PELE TOWER? (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Associated Finds:

  • None

    • Full Description

    <1> Medieval manor site, present hall built 19th/20th century but medieval gateway and Tudor fireplace etc remain. (Pevsner mentions 12th century arch) References: South Yorkshire Vol.2 1831 p.109-114 (Hunter), O.S. Cards, Buildings W.R Yorks 1974 p.82 (Pevsner), O.S. Card (map in SE 30 SW file)

    <2> A detailed appraisal of the archaeological importance and historic interest of two proposed development areas at New Hall Farm was undertaken by AOC Archaeology Group between March 2004 and January 2005. [Further Information].

    <3> Documentary evidence indicates extant from at least reign of King John (1199-1216). A 'fortified courtyard' constructed by the Bosvile family after 1435. There is documentary evidence for a deer park in the immediate area at this time, though possibly of earlier date. Deer park enclosed from 1570, possibly at around the time New Hall Farm [PIN 01441/01]was constructed immediately to south. Current buildings on hall site largely 19th/20th century.


    <1> South Yorkshire Archaeology Service, c1974-c2003, SMR Card (Unpublished document). SSY213.

    <2> AOC Archaeology Group, 2005, New Hall Farm, Ardsley, South Yorkshire: Archaeological Assessment and Building Appraisal (Grey Literature Report). SSY949.

    <3> ArcHeritage, 2013, Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership Heritage Audit (Grey Literature Report). SSY2799.

    Sources and further reading

    <1>SSY213 - Unpublished document: South Yorkshire Archaeology Service. c1974-c2003. SMR Card. Indexed according to PIN Number.
    <2>SSY949 - Grey Literature Report: AOC Archaeology Group. 2005. New Hall Farm, Ardsley, South Yorkshire: Archaeological Assessment and Building Appraisal.
    <3>SSY2799 - Grey Literature Report: ArcHeritage. 2013. Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership Heritage Audit. Stenton, M., Badcock, A. & Abbott, M..

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