Norbury Manor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Norbury Manor |
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Norbury church and hall
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| Alternative names | Norbury Hall, The Old Manor |
| General information | |
| Status | Manor house |
| Architectural style | Medieval |
| Town or city | Norbury, Derbyshire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 52°58′39″N 1°49′8″W / 52.97750°N 1.81889°W |
| Owner | National Trust |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Official name: The Old Manor and attached garden wall | |
| Designated: | 5 February 1952 |
| Reference #: | 1281200 |
Norbury Manor is a very old and important building in Norbury, Derbyshire, England. It is made up of two main parts: a manor house built in the 1600s and an even older stone hall house from the 1300s. This older part is known as Norbury Hall or The Old Manor.
A manor house was once a large country house, often the main home of a lord or wealthy family. Norbury Manor is so special that it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered one of the most important historic buildings in England.
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A Look Back at Norbury Manor's History
The FitzHerbert Family's Long Ownership
The FitzHerbert family owned Norbury Manor for a very long time. They first got the land in the 1100s, around the year 1125. A place called Tutbury Priory gave the land to William Fitz-Herbert.
Later, in 1444, Nicholas FitzHerbert and his son Ralph made a deal. They gave some of their other lands to the priory to fully buy Norbury Manor. This shows how important the manor was to their family.
How the Manor Changed Over Time
The oldest part of the building is Norbury Hall, also called The Old Manor. William FitzHerbert built this part in the mid-1300s. It is a medieval hall house, which means it had a large main hall where people would gather.
This old hall is still in amazing condition today. It has special old features like a rare "king post" (a type of wooden beam), a medieval fireplace, and a Tudor-style door. You can even see some beautiful glass from the 1600s that came from Flanders.
The newer part, Norbury Manor, was rebuilt around 1680. It replaced an even older house from the Tudor period. Some parts were also added in the 1800s.
Damage and Rebuilding
During the English Civil War in the mid-1600s, Norbury Manor was badly damaged. Forces supporting the Parliament (called Roundheads) caused a lot of destruction. After Sir John FitzHerbert passed away in 1649, the manor was in ruins and not used for a while.
However, the family still owned it. John FitzHerbert's cousin, William FitzHerbert, took over the estate. He decided to rebuild the damaged parts of the property around 1680. The FitzHerbert family finally sold the estate in 1881, after owning it for centuries.
Norbury Manor Today
Since 1987, Norbury Manor has been owned by the National Trust. This organization works to protect historic places and natural beauty in England.
Today, the manor house itself is used as a holiday home. People can rent it and stay there for vacations. The older part, The Old Manor (the medieval hall), is open for visitors. You can explore this ancient hall on Thursdays from May to September.
The manor also has lovely gardens, including a special herb garden with a patterned design called a parterre.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Norbury and Roston
