| Summary : Weetwood Hall was built for Daniel Foxcroft in 1625, altered during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and restored and extended in 1992. The building is constructed of gritstone ashlar, with a hipped slate roof. It is three-storeys in height with a 7-bay main facade to the south-east. It was occupied by members of the Marshall family, owners of the Marshall flax mills in Holbeck, during the 19th century. It is now a hall of residence. |
More information : [SE 2698 3803] WEETWOOD HALL [GT] (1)
Weetwood Hall is of 17th cent. date with later alterations and
additions. (2)
The Hall is correctly described, but is of no architectural
merit. It is now used by Leeds University as a student's hostel.
See G.P.s AO/63/281/2&3 for S.W. and S.E. aspects respectively. (3)
1.
5114 LS16 OTLEY ROAD WEETWOOD LS16
Weetwood Hall (formerly listed
under Far Headingley)
SE 23 NE 6/119 19.10.51.
11*
2.
1625. Built in 2 consecutive periods, altered in C18 (sash windows)
and added to in C19. Ashlar millstone grit. All 3 storeys. The
oldest part is at the rear to north, with a doorway with large
stone mullion/transom hall window to left and 4-light window to
right, repeated above.This original hall and kitchen has large
fireplace against wall opposite screens passage. the back door of
the old house is now inside. The south east front with slate hipped
roof, 3 storeys. 7 windows, Georgian fenestration. Sashes with
glazing bars, in plain stone surrounds. Mounded string courses.
Original doorway off centre dated 1625 with thin Ionic columns on
pedestals supporting entablature with wide cornice, moulded jambs
and flat lintel. Inside this range several plaster ceilings survive,
but restored, the best on the west side behind the C19 porch in the
present entrance hall (only the larger of 2 parts original).
Alternating panels of circular and Greek cross shape connected
by bars, in the panels a bird above a flower, a lion etc.
South-west side has C17 style porch dated 1887. Large 2-storey
west wing of 1926, stone in style. (4)
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