Listed Building record MDR10914 - Nos. 7-9 Abbey Lane, Derby
Type and Period (3)
- ABBEY (Medieval to Tudor - 1146 AD? to 1538 AD?)
- AUGUSTINIAN MONASTERY (Medieval to Tudor - 1146 AD? to 1538 AD?)
- HOUSE (Stuart to 21st Century - 1700 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Nos. 7-9 Abbey Lane, Derby, originally a 15th century building.
'Nos 7, 8 and 9 Abbey Lane are part of the remains of Darley Abbey and are of 15th century date.' (1)
'The cottages in Abbey Lane are of characterless stone with a new roof.' (2)
'In 1651 Thomas Carter, a Derby butcher, bought two barns fronting onto a lane (identified as having been on land currently occupied by nos 6 and 7a Abbey Lane) and in 1656 his son bought two further adjacent barns (the present day nos 7 and 9 Abbey Lane), one of which was called the Porter's Lodge, the other adjoining it on its north side. An earlier document makes it clear that these buildings had been part of Darley Abbey. The barns were later converted into dwelling houses. Nos 7 and 9 form a continuous two-storey building built of stone blocks of sandstone, gritstone (including most of the Abbey Lane side of the building) or oolitic limestone in various height courses. On the east side the blocks are founded on a chamfered stone plinth and laid in regular courses up to the roof line. On the west side both the blocks and courses are more irregular. Measurements of the buildings match the description of the Porter's Lodge and its adjacent barn in 1656 and it appears likely that they were originally built for the medieval Abbey. It is not known at present why one building was referred to as the Porter's Lodge. It does not appear to fulfil the role of gatehouse for the wealthiest abbey in Derbyshire, especially as it is not sited on the main route from Derby. Any gateway on Abbey Lane was more likely to have been used for the delivery of supplies, and for access by lay brothers, tradesmen etc.' (3)
From the National Heritage List for England:
'ABBEY LANE 1. 5170 DARLEY ABBEY Nos 7 to 9 (consec) (Formerly listed in the Rural District of Belper) SK 33 NE 9/2 13.2.67 II
2. C15. Rear elevation: 2 storeys; stone; 3 windows, formerly Cl8 now modern casements with glazing bars. Read elevation has only one storey visible. Tall plinth; 2 windows; tiles. Part of the retrains of Darley Abbey, an Augustinian Priory removed from St Helens Derby, Cl2.
Listing NGR: SK3508938477.'
(4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR9041 Bibliographic reference: MHLG 1917/11/A,1962,5.
- <2> SDR6337 Personal Observation: F1 FRH 29-NOV-66.
- <3> SDR20778 Article in serial: Steer, J (Derbyshire Archaeological Society). 2009. 'The porter's lodge and barns of Darley Abbey and comment on the possible site of the Abbey and its precinct', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 129, pp 197-237.
- <4> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1288197?section=official-list-entry.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 35089 38477 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 9 2025 10:26AM