Bridge and medieval gateway at Walton Hall, Walton - Wakefield
Water gate, probably medieval. Roughly-dressed coursed masonry. Central segmental archway with inner recess for doors, which leads to flight of 7 stone steps. Flanking turrets, from one of which it is said Oliver Cromwell fired the first swivel-cannon gun in England. The whole is surmounted by large carved wooden crucifix. The arch is in poor condition and a heavy growth of ivy conceals much of the structure from view. The bridge, which forms part of the Scheduling, is not at risk. The site has recently changed hands and we are discussing repair with the new owners.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Bridge and medieval gateway at Walton Hall
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1005791
- Local Planning Authority:
- Wakefield
- Site Type:
- Domestic > Fortified house
Location
- Building Name:
- Bridge and medieval gateway at Walton Hall
- County:
- West Yorkshire
- District / Borough:
- Wakefield
- Parish:
- Walton
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Commercial company
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument, 2 LBs, RPG grade II*
Contact Details
Giles Proctor 01904 601948
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England