Belsay Hall

Belsay Hall is a Regency style country house located at Belsay, Northumberland. It is regarded as the first British country house to be built entirely in the new Greek revival style. It is a Grade I listed building. It was built to supersede Belsay Castle and its adjoining earlier hall just a few hundred yards away, and is part of the same estate.

Belsay Hall
TypeCountry house
LocationBelsay
Coordinates55°05′59″N 1°51′52″W
OS grid referenceNZ087783
AreaNorthumberland
Built1810-1817
ArchitectSir Charles Monck
Architectural style(s)Greek revival
OwnerEnglish Heritage
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameBelsay Hall
Designated27 Aug 1952
Reference no.1304489
National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens
Official nameBelsay Hall
Designated1 January 1985
Reference no.1001042
Location of Belsay Hall in Northumberland
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