In a field outside the village of Heath, and 1.5 miles east of Wakefield city centre, is Dame Mary Bolles' Water Tower - a Grade II listed structure.
Dating from the 17th century, this five-stage, square water tower was originally associated with the now demolished Heath Old Hall, according to Historic England.
The water tower was erected above a natural spring and pumped fresh water via a water wheel to the hall, a once grand 16th century manor.
Eventual owner and namesake, Dame Mary Bolles, was born Mary Witham in Ledstone, West Yorkshire in 1579, and endured a sad and dramatic childhood.
Her father died when she was 14, and a few years later a local woman, Mary Pannell, was accused of having caused his death by witchcraft and was tried and executed for the crime.
Eventually, Dame Mary married into wealth, and in 1635 King Charles I made her a baronetess, something which was completely unheard of in England at that time.
During her life, and after her death, there were rumours that Dame Mary is said to have dabbled in witchcraft.
When she died in 1662, her will stipulated that the room in which she died should be sealed up.
This was duly done and left alone for decades.
When it was unsealed, 50 years later, it is claimed that her ghost appeared and proceeded to haunt the surrounding heath.
Ghost stories and sightings of the Dame have been reported for centuries since, with local ghost hunters heading to the tower to try and get a glance of her spirit.
Mystery and wonder surround the tower, and Dame Mary, as much today as it did in the 1600s.
Now, only brave locals and urban explorers dare to venture inside the tower.
The door to her “haunted” bedroom has since been preserved in the Wakefield Museum.
Some high-level repairs on the historic landmark tower were carried out in 1980s but low-level masonry and interior are in poor condition.
The tower continues to stand strong, despite being overgrown with brambles and nettles.
Look through these 13 photos of the Dame Mary Bolles' Water Tower taken by popular Yorkshire urban explorer, Lost Places and Forgotten Faces.
1. Tower origins
The water tower was erected above a natural spring and pumped fresh water via a water wheel to Old Heath Hall, a once grand 16th century manor. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces
2. Lost in time
The tower dates back to the 1600s but does there is no definitive date of when is was erected. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces
3. Fresh water
The tower pumped fresh water via a water wheel to Old Heath Hall on the hill above. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces
4. Dame Mary Bolles
Dame Mary Bolles was born Mary Witham in Ledstone, West Yorkshire in 1579. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces
5. The backstory of Mary Bolles
Mary began her life enduring a sad and dramatic childhood. Her father, a local gentleman, died when she was 14, and a few years later a local woman was accused of causing his death through witchcraft. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces
6. The backstory of Mary Bolles
She eventually married into wealth, and in 1635 King Charles I made her a baronet(ess), something which was completely unheard of in England at that time. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces