York Georgian Society and the Georgian Group have partnered to invite you to a fascinating visit to Cannon Hall to learn more about the roof repair project at this outstanding, Grade-II* listed property.
Home of the Spencer-Stanhope family, Cannon Hall was built in the early 18th century, possibly by York architect John Etty, with joinery by William Thornton. In the 1760s John Carr of York added the wings and contributed to interior finishes.
Today, Cannon Hall is a museum, park and gardens managed by Barnsley Council. Outstanding fine and decorative arts collections include paintings, drawings, ceramics, glass, metalwork and furniture. There is also a programme of temporary exhibitions.
Join us on a visit to Cannon Hall’s rooftop, to witness the essential repair works being undertaken. Following a generous Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) grant, existing failing roofs and skylights will be replaced, stonework repaired, ventilation improved and stonework repointed. These repairs will safeguard the house and its collections for future generations.
Project Leaders Donald Insall Associates will give a tour of the live works to strip the roof, allowing us to inspect the 18th century joinery.
What you need to know
Please park in the Cannon Hall Farm Car Park and gather at the site compound on the north side of the Hall (on the left when arriving from the car park). Parking is £1 for two hours, or £5 all day.
The 94 bus runs daily from Barnsley to Cawthorne village, a short walk away.
Important to note: The roof tour will involve standing for an extended period so please bear this in mind. Access to view the roof works will be via an external staircase within the scaffold. The visit is to a live construction site, so please wear sturdy boots. If you have a hard hat and hi-vis vest do bring those, although Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can also be provided on site.
Lunch is not included, but Cannon Hall has two good cafés.
We recommend visiting the museum as part of your visit. Entry is free and donations are encouraged.
As we might be taking photos at this event to be used in future publications and promotions, please advise if you do not wish to be featured.
If you would like further information on accessibility or anything else, please contact Becky at yorkgeorgians@gmail.com.
Ticket prices
York Georgian Society or Georgian Group member - £9.50
Non-member - £18
Your ticket price helps us meet our charitable objectives to protect the historic environment, why not consider becoming a YGS member today? Memberships start from as low as £8 per year.
