Calverley Old Hall is a medieval manor house and a Grade I listed building. The oldest parts of the Hall date back to the 14th century. It is now owned by the Landmark Trust and available as holiday accomodation.

 

In 1605, the then owner of the Hall, Walter Calverly, flew into a fit of rage, some say madness. Whatever the cause, he attacked his wife and two of their three sons. Although his wife was injured, he murdered the two boys. The third son was with a wet-nurse in a nearby vilage, so Calverly mounted his horse and set off to seek out the youngest child. However, enroute the horse fell and toppled on top of Calverly, trapping him until he was detained. He was taken to York and tried at the Assizes. Found guilty, he was pressed to death.

 

However, it appears that this was not the end of Walter Calverly. Accounts circulated that he returned to haunt part of the Old Hall, and ride through the village on a headless horse.