Houghton Hall, East Riding of Yorkshire

Houghton Hall, East Riding of Yorkshire

Houghton Hall is a stately home in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, set in convert|5800|acre|km2|lk=on. Located on the estate is the village of Sancton. The Houghton estate is mainly arable (turf) which was introduced by the new Baron Manton in 2003. The hall is now a Grade I listed building.

The Vale of York Polo Club is set in the beautiful Houghton Hall Estate Grounds.

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