Holme Pierrepont Hall facts for kids
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Holme Pierrepont Hall
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| General information | |
| Coordinates | 52°56′50″N 1°04′10″W / 52.947222°N 1.069444°W |
| Construction started | c. 1490–1500 |
| Client | Sir William Pierrepont |
| Designations | Grade I listed building |
Holme Pierrepont Hall is a historic country house located in the village of Holme Pierrepont, near Nottingham, England. It's a very important building, officially known as a Grade I listed building, which means it has special historical and architectural value.
This hall was built around 1490 to 1500 by Sir William Pierrepont. It's one of the few brick houses from that time in Nottinghamshire and is still owned by a private family today. The Pierrepont family has lived here for many centuries. The house still has many of its original features, including parts from the Tudor period and later additions.
The hall is also very close to St. Edmund's Church, Holme Pierrepont.
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Discovering Holme Pierrepont Hall's Past
The Pierrepont Family's Long History
The Pierrepont family has lived in Holme Pierrepont since about 1280. This was after Henry de Pierrepont married Annora de Manvers. At first, the area was just called Holme. Later, it added the Pierrepont family name to become Holme Pierrepont.
Building the Hall: A Tudor Beginning
The main house was built by Sir William Pierrepont around the year 1500. After him, important family members like Sir George Pierrepont and Sir Henry Pierrepont lived there. Later, Sir Robert Pierrepont became the 1st Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull. An "Earl" is a high-ranking noble title. In 1628, the 1st Earl rebuilt the northern part of the house. His son, Henry Pierrepont, became even more important, earning the title Marquess of Dorchester in 1645.
Changes and New Homes
The family's status grew even more in 1715 when the 5th Earl became the 1st Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull. A "Duke" is an even higher noble title. By this time, their main home had become Thoresby Hall, which they had bought in 1633. Holme Pierrepont Hall then became a second home and was made smaller. The northern part that the 1st Earl built was taken down around 1730.
New Owners and Renovations
When the title of Duke ended in 1773 because the 2nd Duke died without children, the estate went to his nephew, Charles Medows, in 1788. Charles was a naval officer. He took the Pierrepont family name and became the 1st Earl Manvers in 1806. The 3rd Earl rebuilt the north wing again around 1870.
Holme Pierrepont Hall During Wartime
The Hall was used by the army during both World War I and World War II. It was empty between these wars. During World War II, it was a training base for young soldiers from the 70th (Young Soldiers) Sherwood Foresters regiment. After the war, Lady Sibell Argles, who was the sister of the 5th Earl, moved back in.
Bringing the Hall Back to Life
After Lady Sibell died in 1968, her cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Brackenbury, bought the property. She and her husband, Robin, started a big project to fix up the house. In 1975, they removed the outer plaster to show the original brickwork underneath. Their son, Robert Brackenbury, now lives in a separate part of the house with his wife, Charlotte.
The house is surrounded by about 30 acres of parkland.
Visiting Holme Pierrepont Hall Today
Holme Pierrepont Hall is open to the public on certain days in February and March each year. You can find all the details about visiting times on their official website. The house is also a popular place for weddings, business events, filming, and photo shoots.
Right next to the hall, you can find St. Edmund's Church, Holme Pierrepont.
More to Explore
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Holme Pierrepont
