Staindrop, Snotterton Hall; fortified manor house. (Staindrop)

This is the site of the old fortified manor house of Snotterton.

The Baynbrigg family are recorded as having held Snotterton from at least 1469 until 1607, when George Baynbrigg sold the estate to Topby Ewbanke of Staindrop Hall. The old house was largely demolished in 1831; Surtees records that 'the old hall of Snotterton was a respectable mansion, with a square walled garden in front'. The coat and crest of Bainbrigge were sculptured over the principal door. Several of the windows were triple mullioned, and the walls had am embattled parapet, with crocketted pinnacles at the angles. The old hall was taken down, except for part of the shell, in 1831, and rebuilt as an excellent farmhouse, and is now called Raby Grange.

The Old Hall of Snotterton was a respectable mansion, in late Gothic style. Traces of the old building can be seen in a stone window in the southeastern corner of the courtyard.

Reference number: D1632
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)

See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Staindrop
Location of this site on a map, with option to view historical maps. Please note this link will open a new window. To return to this page please close the new window.
The Past Perfect web site for an example of a medieval castle (Wark).

Staindrop, Snotterton Hall © Ryder, P 2006

Disclaimer - Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images, please ensure that you read the Copyright information provided.

Top of Page