Wassand Hall

Wassand Hall is a large Regency house situated to the west of Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, overlooking Hornsea Mere, which is part of its estate. The hall was designated a Grade II* listed building in March 1952 and is now recorded in the National Heritage List for England, maintained by Historic England.[1] The Hall contains a collection of 18th and 19th Century paintings, English and Continental Silver, furniture, and a collection of porcelain.[2]

The estate has been in the possession of the Constable family since about 1520.[2] It was rebuilt in 1815 during the Regency period, the original house having been demolished because it had fallen into disrepair. Ownership passed to a widow, Lady Ernestine Strickland-Constable in 1975. Upon her death in 1995, the estate became held by her great-nephew, Rupert Russell, who resides at Wassand Hall with his wife Catherine.[3]

During World War II, the house was requisitioned by the army and was used by the Free French.[3]

Open days

The house is not open full-time to the public, but details of Open Days can be found on the Wassand Hall website.

References

  1. ↑ Historic England. "Wassand Hall (1249398)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  2. 1 2 "About Wassand". wassand.co.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  3. 1 2 "STRICKLAND-CONSTABLES OF WASSAND HALL, FAMILY AND ESTATE RECORDS".
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