Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house

Gibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house

England
List entry 1017224
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Gibside Hall is a country house of eighteenth-century date located in Durham, England, and represents significant architectural development of the Georgian period. The hall was constructed for the Bowes family, prominent landowners whose wealth derived from coal mining and other industrial interests in the region. The building exhibits the characteristic features of eighteenth-century domestic architecture and stands within designed landscape grounds that reflect the aesthetic preferences of the period. The site has been designated as an ancient monument owing to its architectural and historical importance as an example of gentry housing and its association with the industrial development of Durham.

Gibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house?

Gibside Hall is a country house of eighteenth-century date located in Durham, England, and represents significant architectural development of the Georgian period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017224.

Who is responsible for protecting Gibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house?

Gibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Hollinside fortified hall house, Whickham (1.4 km), Friarside Chapel (1.7 km), Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village (1.8 km).

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