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WOODSOME HALL, KIRKBURTON, KIRKLEES. A detailed view of a cornice in Woodsome Hall, with plasterwork dragons and mermen. The hall house, now a golf club house, was built in stages for the Kaye family, between the early 16th and mid 17th centuries. The hall has two storeys and a main hall range, facing east, with a north cross wing. To the rear the ranges enclose a small courtyard. The cornice is in a first floor chamber. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 22140107
Filename: aa42_01600.jpg
Size: 5529 x 3934 (7.0MB)
Date: 23rd June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
Hall House Tudor Cornice Mythical Creatures Repeating Pattern
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This print showcases the intricate details of a cornice in Woodsome Hall, located in Kirkburton, Kirklees. The hall, once a grand house and now serving as a golf club house, was constructed over several stages for the esteemed Kaye family between the 16th and 17th centuries. With its two storeys and main hall range facing east, complemented by a north cross wing, this architectural marvel also features enclosed ranges that form a charming courtyard at the rear. The focal point of this image is undoubtedly the mesmerizing plasterwork adorning the cornice. Delicately crafted dragons and mermen come to life through skilled artistry, bringing an air of mystique to this historic setting. These mythical creatures seem to dance along the repeating pattern on the cornice's surface, adding an enchanting touch to every corner of this first-floor chamber. Photographer George Bernard Wood has expertly captured both the grandeur and intricacy of these elements within Woodsome Hall. This photograph serves as a testament to not only England's rich history but also highlights how architecture can seamlessly blend with mythology to create timeless beauty.
