Tissington Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tissington Hall |
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| Location | Tissington, England |
| OS grid reference | SK1746352347 |
| Built | 1609 |
| Architectural style(s) | Jacobean architecture |
| Owner | Sir Richard FitzHerbert, 9th Baronet |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Tissington Hall | |
| Designated: | 5 February 1952 |
| Reference #: | 1335283 |
Tissington Hall is a beautiful old house built in the early 1600s. It's located in a village called Tissington, close to Ashbourne in Derbyshire, England. This grand home is a special "Grade II* listed building," which means it's very important historically and architecturally.
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Tissington Hall: A Historic Home
Tissington Hall is a large country house built in the Jacobean style. This style was popular in England during the early 17th century. The house has been the home of the FitzHerbert family for many centuries.
A Family's Legacy
The FitzHerbert family has a long history in England. They are descendants of a Norman family from a place called Norbury Hall. The family came to own Tissington in 1465. This happened when Nicholas FitzHerbert married Ciceley Frauncis, who was the heiress of Tissington.
The original house at Tissington was an old manor with a moat around it. In 1609, Francis FitzHerbert built the new mansion we see today. It has been the family home ever since. The current owner is Sir Richard FitzHerbert, 9th Baronet. Both Francis FitzHerbert and his son, John, held an important local job. They were the High Sheriff of Derbyshire. This role was often passed among the important families in the county.
Inside the Hall
Tissington Hall has a very interesting design. It's one of a few houses in Derbyshire with a special central hall. This hall runs right through the middle of the house, from the front to the back.
When you enter, you go through a two-story porch. The main hall is right in the center. On one side of the hall, there are two sitting rooms, called parlours. These are separated by a staircase. On the other side, you'll find the kitchen and a room called a buttery. A buttery was traditionally used for storing drinks and food.
The house also has corner towers on the side that faces the garden. These towers have extra rooms inside them. An interesting feature inside is a fireplace designed in a style called "rococo gothick." This style mixes fancy, curved shapes with medieval-inspired details.
Visiting Tissington Hall
Tissington Hall is open to the public at certain times of the year. This means you can visit and explore this historic home. It is also used for special events like weddings or other private parties.
The Hall itself is a Grade II* listed building. This is the second-highest level of protection for historic buildings in England. Other parts of the estate are also listed for their historical importance. These include the garden terraces, walls, the stable block, staff living areas, and the entrance gates. These are all listed at Grade II.
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Tissington Hall
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Tissington Hall: the stable block is on the left
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Tissington and Lea Hall
- Tissington Trail
