The oldest remaining domestic building in Sheffield located in the ponds area of the river Sheaf from whence Sheffield gets its name. A mysterious but high status building dating from c1500 and at one time situated in Sheffield’s medieval deer park amid oak and walnut trees. Its original purpose is shrouded in mystery, it was once claimed to be the lodge for Sheffield Castle or its laundry but now regarded as a probable banqueting hall. Reputedly haunted and with a secret tunnel to the Manor Lodge. Very atmospheric after dark.