Historical hall opens to the public for one day
East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilA 17th Century manor house in East Yorkshire will open its doors to the public for one day.
Elmswell Old Hall is part of a country estate off the A166 near Driffield which features ruins dating back to about 1635.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council said parts of the ruins could be directly traced back to William the Conqueror.
The site will open to the public on 1 April from 10:30 to 15:30 BST.
The council said the old hall was thought to be one of the first brick buildings in the region, built for farmer and author Henry Best.
In 1998, Historic England upgraded the building from Grade II to Grade II*, placing it within the top 8-10% of listed buildings in the country.
Councillor Barbara Jefferson said: "This is a fantastic historical site and key part of our local heritage.
"We encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore the site, at this year's open day."
The council warned access to the site from the car park is via a narrow, rutted track and could be unsuitable for people with mobility issues.
Dogs would not be allowed on the site, the authority added.
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