Grade II* listed Elmswell Old Hall opens to public for one day

Elmswell Old Hall, near Driffield, dates back to 1635 and is of "outstanding significance", according to Historic England (HE)

The ruins of a Grade II* listed 17th Century manor house in East Yorkshire is to open to the public for one day.

Elmswell Old Hall, near Driffield, dates back to 1635 and is of "outstanding significance", heritage body Historic England (HE) said.

The disused and dilapidated red brick building is normally closed but visitors will be allowed access on Easter Monday.

It is thought to be one of the first brick buildings in East Yorkshire.

Commissioned by farmer and writer Henry Best, parts of the hall can be "directly traced back to William the Conqueror", East Riding of Yorkshire Council said.

In 1998, the property's listed status changed from Grade II to Grade II*.

According to Historic England, Grade II* buildings are "particularly important" and of "more than special interest", with only 5.8% of the country's listed buildings having the status.

The council said the building would be open to visitors between 10:30 BST and 15:30 on Easter Monday.

It added dogs would not be allowed on the site and access from the car park "could be unsuitable for people with mobility issues".