Kirkby Thore Hall

Kirkby Thore Hall, a historic red sandstone house with slate roof and stone walls, set in the Eden Valley.
Kirkby Thore Hall, built using stone from the Roman fort Bravoniacum (later known as Whelp Castle).

Roman Origins

Kirkby Thore situated in the Eden Valley was known as Bravoniacvm (or Bravoniacum or Kirkby Thore Fort) is a Roman Fort in Westmorland. Roman occupation at this site started during the Flavian period with the original timber fort being destroyed c.AD 125 and then rebuilt in stone. The fort is believed to have housed a cavalry unit and archaeological evidence suggests that occupation continued until the late 4th century. Surrounding the fort are granaries, barracks and a command house.

The Hall

The Hall was built in and around 1340 AD from stone taken from the fort which had become to be known as Whelp Castle. After a fire that destroyed the kitchens in and around 1400 AD the roof of the south wing was rebuilt and is one of the best examples of its kind in the country.

Family Home

Clifford Bosomworth bought the Hall and farm in 1959 and Brian and Elizabeth set up home there after their marriage May 16th 1967. It was home 30 years.

The personal experiences and observations that form the basis of the writings in this Ghosts section began during the family's time at the Hall.

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