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 interesting place in Norbury, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. It's actually two main parts: a large house from the 15th century called Norbury Manor, and an even older stone house from the 13th century called Norbury Hall, also known as The Old Manor. These buildings are so important that they are listed as a Grade I building. This means they are of special historical interest.
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A Home Through the Ages
Norbury Manor has a long and fascinating history. For many centuries, starting in the 12th century, it was owned by the FitzHerbert family. The land was first given to William Fitz-Herbert in 1125 by a religious house called Tutbury Priory.
Later, in 1444, Nicholas FitzHerbert and his son Ralph made a deal. They gave some of their other lands to the priory. In return, they officially bought Norbury Manor, making it fully theirs.
What Makes Norbury Manor Special?
The older part of the property, called The Old Manor, was built by William FitzHerbert in the mid-14th century. It is a hall house, which means it has a large main hall. This part of the building is still in amazing condition today.
Inside The Old Manor, you can see many cool historical features. There's a rare king post, which is a special type of wooden beam used in the roof. You can also find a medieval fireplace, a door from the Tudor period, and some beautiful glass from the 17th century.
The newer part, the Tudor house, was built by Ralph FitzHerbert in the mid-15th century. It was rebuilt around 1680, but it still has many of its original features.
Outside, the manor has lovely gardens. These include a special parterre herb garden, which is a garden with paths and flowerbeds arranged in a fancy pattern.
The English Civil War and Beyond
During the English Civil War (a big conflict in England in the 1600s), Norbury Hall was badly damaged. The Parliamentary forces caused a lot of destruction. After Sir John FitzHerbert passed away in 1649, the house was left in ruins and wasn't used for a while.
When John FitzHerbert died, the estate went to his cousin, William FitzHerbert. He lived at Swynnerton Hall in Staffordshire. Around 1680, William rebuilt the Tudor part of Norbury Manor, bringing it back to life. The FitzHerbert family eventually sold the estate in 1881.
Norbury Manor Today
Since 1987, Norbury Hall has been owned by the National Trust. This organization helps protect important historic places. Today, Norbury Hall is used as a holiday home, where people can stay and experience its history.
The Old Manor, the oldest part of the property, is open to the public. You can visit it on Thursdays from May to September. It's a great chance to step back in time and see how people lived centuries ago!
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Norbury and Roston
