Holdsworth House, Holmfield

The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913. Passing up the main road from Holmfield Station to the district known as Holdsworth, attention is attracted by iron gates at the entrance to the remains of what was once an avenue. This leads to Holdsworth House, a fine relic of old-time architecture, the external appearance, except for the ivy-covered front, being little changed from the original design. The southern and western gateways are interesting studies, and the house itself, built in three gables, is an imposing structure. A stone over the western gate bears the date 1680 but it is thought the house dates back to 1598. A cross, over one of the south gables, indicates that it was at one time part of the possessions of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem. PH/28.