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Hardwick Old Hall is a substantial Elizabethan country house located in Derbyshire, built in the 1580s by the prominent noblewoman Elizabeth Hardwick, known as Bess of Hardwick. The house exemplifies the architectural ambitions of the late sixteenth century, with its impressive multi-storey facade featuring tall windows characteristic of the period that announce both wealth and status. Though now ruined, the remaining structure preserves significant evidence of its original layout and decorative scheme, including moulded plasterwork and brick construction typical of Elizabethan great houses. The hall was superseded by the nearby New Hall, also built by Bess of Hardwick, and subsequently fell into decline, though it survives today as an important monument to Elizabethan domestic architecture and the power of one of England's most notable Renaissance figures.
Hardwick Old Hall: an Elizabethan great house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015889. View the official record →
Hardwick Old Hall is a substantial Elizabethan country house located in Derbyshire, built in the 1580s by the prominent noblewoman Elizabeth Hardwick, known as Bess of Hardwick. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015889.
Hardwick Old Hall: an Elizabethan great 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 1015889.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel (2.3 km), Pleasley Colliery (3.8 km), Skegby Manor House, immediately south east of Pond Cottage (4.3 km).
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