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AISKEW, North Riding

Leech House                                                            SE 268 882

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The Leech House is a late 18th century building where leeches were stored in jars and used for medical purposes. 

It was built on land owned by the Beresford-Pierse family of Bedale Hall. 

​The Leech House was restored in 1985. 

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​Date taken: 2009

Leeming Garth Summerhouse                     SE 289 896

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The porch from the entrance of Sion Hill House, at Kirby Wiske (SE 373 845), was recycled in 1922 to make a summerhouse at Leeming Garth. Sion Hill House was demolished in 1912.









 Date taken: 2009

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