Antiquarian Society – Remembering Cragg Hall

The story of Cragg Hall begins with the large and industrious Hinchliffe family, arguably the biggest influence on Cragg during and after the Industrial Revolution. Intended to be the most magnificent house built in the area, Cragg Hall was acclaimed as one of the finest buildings in Yorkshire, but survived for less than 20 years as the valley’s most impressive mansion, falling victim to a disastrous fire on 11th August 1921.