Cusworth Hall

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Cusworth Hall is an 18th century grade 1 listed country house in Cusworth, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire in the north of England. Set in the landscaped parklands of Cusworth Park, Cusworth Hall is a good example of a Georgian country house.

[edit] Introduction

In 1961 Doncaster Rural District Council purchased Cusworth Hall and the adjoining parkland from the Battie-Wrightson family who held the lordship of Cusworth since 1669. The Council undertook restoration of the grounds and also recreated what is now the tearooms. The former reception rooms and spacious galleries now house the Museum of South Yorkshire life, officially opened on 30th September, 1967.

Cusworth Hall and Park is currently undergoing an extensive £7.5 million renovation, due to be complete in 2007. The landscaped gardens have been returned to their former glory, and the Hall itself is currently being refurbished, replacing the roof, repairing damaged stonework and recovering the painted chapel ceiling. The Hall is expected to re-open to visitors in 2007.