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Historic 1678 building fails to meet auction reserve
ONE of Calderdale's most unusual historic buildings, Scout Hall, failed to reach its reserve of £350,000 when it was put up for auction.
The listed building at Shibden, Halifax, was built around 1678 by silk importer John Mitchell.
It is said to be a calendar house with 365 panes of glass, 12 bays and 52 doors.
The hunting scene over the main entrance and various playing card symbols depict the original owner's interest in gambling.
Part of the property was occupied in the 1980s but has been empty ever since and many of the floors have been removed.
It is now on the English Heritage buildings at risk register.
Scout Hall was unsuccessful in the Eddison's auction at Leeds United's Elland Road football ground but is still available for sale privately.
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