History
Whernside Manor is around 300 years old and was extended in the 18th
century by the Sill family from Liverpool who wanted an elegant country
residence. A family of slave traders, they kept 25 slaves to work
the house and grounds.
Miles Mason, the famous English potter 1799 was born here and we have
examples of his work. Some research also suggests that the house and
its history formed the basis for Charlotte Bronte's Wuthering Heights.
(Reference: The Dentdale Bronte Trail - author Kim
Lyon) |
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have several ghosts including a grey lady who stands
on the steps of the garden and has been seen by
many local residents over the years. Secret passages
and hidden wells are also a part of the Manor's
history. | |
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