South Milford & Lumby

Steeton Hall Gateway is a listed ancient monument and is protected by English Heritage www.english-heritage.org.uk

Situated approximately 2kms west of the village along Whitecote Lane, it is an imposing site. Once the gateway to a large hall, since demolished and replaced by a house which has now been converted along with its outbuildings, into a number of dwellings.

Steeton Hall has been a "fair and stately structure in the 'brave days of old'" (as stated in "Round about Leeds" by Edmund Bogg).

The gateway dates from the 15th century and is one of four such structures which once marked the corners of the estate. It has two arched passages, the large one in the centre to allow horsemen and carriages through and the smaller one to the left for footmen. There is a spiral staircase which leads into a large room above the arch and there are a number of shields and coats of arms surrounding the structure.

More information can be found in the "History of Sherburn and Cawood" by W Wheater and "Round about Leeds" by Edmind Bogg.