Vavasour of Haslewood.—Bells in Churches

It is currently reported in Yorkshire that three curious privileges belong to the chief of the ancient Roman Catholic family of Vavasour of Haslewood: 1. That he may ride on horseback into York Minster. 2. That he may specially call his house a castle. 3. That he may toll a bell in his chapel, notwithstanding any law prohibiting the use of bells in places of worship not in union with the Church of England. Is there any foundation for this report; and what is the real story? Is there still a law against the use of bells as a summons to divine services except in churches?