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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.
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