Landmarks
Nun Appleton Hall (53°51′09″N 1°09′21″W / 53.8524°N 1.1558°W / 53.8524; -1.1558 (Nun Appleton Hall)) was listed as Grade II on 4 July 1952. It stands in an extensive wooded park, near the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Wharfe. The house was built by Thomas, Lord Fairfax, on the site of a Cistercian priory for nuns, founded by Alice de St. Quintin at the commencement of the thirteenth century
A short distance east from the village are the remains of a moated manor site known as Brocket Hall. Brocket Hall has been cited as being one of the best preserved examples in North Yorkshire and, as such, has been made a scheduled ancient monument. It is included within the Appleton Roebuck Conservation Area.
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