Chillington Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chillington Hall |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Town or city | Brewood, Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Completed | 1724 |
| Client | Giffard family |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Francis Smith |
Chillington Hall is a beautiful old country house in England. It's located near Brewood, Staffordshire. This grand home has been the residence of the Giffard family for a very long time. The house was designed by famous architects like Francis Smith and John Soane. Its lovely park and lake were created by a famous landscape designer named Capability Brown. It's a very important building, listed as Grade I, which means it's historically special.
History of Chillington Hall
Chillington Hall has a very long history. It was even mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. This book was a huge survey ordered by William the Conqueror to record land and property in England. At that time, Chillington was part of the lands owned by William FitzCorbucion. Later, it was given to Peter Giffard, starting the long connection of the Giffard family with this estate.
Building the Hall
The house you see today is actually the third one built on this spot. In the 1100s, there was a stone castle here. You can still see a small part of it in the cellars of the current house. Next to the castle was the first house.
In the 1500s, Sir John Giffard built a new house to replace the first one. Then, in 1724, Peter Giffard started building the current house. He replaced parts of Sir John's older Tudor-style home. This new building featured a grand south front with three floors, made of red bricks and stone.
Gardens and Filming
Around 1725, Peter Giffard planted a long avenue of oak trees. These trees formed the original path leading up to the house. Later, in the 1770s, a very famous landscape designer named Capability Brown worked on the estate. He designed the beautiful park and the lake that you can see south of the house.
There are also other important old buildings on the estate. These include a dovecote (a building for doves or pigeons) and stable blocks. These buildings have been carefully repaired to keep them in good condition.
Chillington Hall is so grand that it has even been used for filming! In 2023, the Hall was a location for the ITV drama Joan. This show was set in the 1980s and was based on a true story.
See also
In Spanish: Chillington Hall para niños
- List of Grade I listed buildings in Staffordshire
- Listed buildings in Brewood and Coven
