Boulton
Has been described as a Possible Fortified Manor House
There are no visible remains
| Name | Boulton |
| Alternative Names | Bolton Percy |
| Historic Country | Yorkshire |
| Modern Authority | North Yorkshire |
| 1974 Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Civil Parish | Bolton Percy |
In 1293 Robert Percy was issued a licence to crenellate his manor of Boulton. Of the several Boltons in Yorkshire Bolton Percy must be the most likely site for this licence and Bolton Percy was a holding of Robert Percy at this time. A C15 timber framed gatehouse probably marks the site of the manor house.
Gatehouse. C15 with later alterations including roof structure and restorations including those of late C20. Timber-framed with rendered infil, rubble and hammer-dressed magnesian limestone plinth and pantile roof with lower 3 courses of stone slates. 2 storeys, 3 bays including central carriage arch, the range to the left side derelict at time of resurvey. Close-studded frame with tension braces. Former entrance to left range has hollow-chamfered, basket-arched opening with carved spandrels. Steps to 2 further C20 fire exits to first floor within probably original openings. Present entrance by C20 studded door to rear. First floor jettied to end and sides with carved dragon posts with brattishing and carved grotesques. Windows are C20 replacements. Jettied gable end. Left range: chamfered plinth to height of 0.75 metres with 3 jowled posts and wall plate with splayed scarf joints standing, tie beam and other timbers lying on ground at time of resurvey. Interior. First floor. Jowled posts and cambered tie beams with hollow chamfers. Arch braces with Tudor rose and other carved motifs. Wall plate shows several splayed scarf joints. Trenched and collar purlin roof. (Listed Building Report)
Site of a moat and manor house identified during a desk based assessment. (North Yorkshire HER)
There are a few vestiges of a fortified hall remaining at Bolton, although such a house did at one time–the name Hall Garth is sufficient evidence–exist. The most likely site is at the north-east end of the church, a situation encompassed by a moat without difficulty. (Bogg, 1902)
This site is a scheduled monument protected by law
This is a Grade 2* listed building protected by law
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| OS Map Grid Reference | SE531412 |
| Latitude | 53.8646583557129 |
| Longitude | -1.19333004951477 |
| Eastings | 453146 |
| Northings | 441239 |
