Wycliffe Hall stands on the south bank of the River Tees, 7km downstream of Barnard Castle. The site of the house would appear to have been chosen with an eye to defence. The earliest house on the site possibly dating from as early as the 13th century. During the 14th or 15th century, a three storey / stage tower-like structure, perhaps built for defensive purposes, was added to the south end of the east cross wing. The west cross wing may be a later 15th century addition, built to provide a better standard of private apartments.The medieval house was remodelled to some extent during the 16th century. No major structural alterations were undertaken during the 19th century, although a fire and some works in the 20th century have lost or removed some earlier fabric. St Mary's Parish church of mid 13th century construction, remodelled in the 14th century and restored in the late 19th century.

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