Monument record MDR11458 - Sitwell Hall (later Babington House) and grounds (site of), Babington Lane, Derby
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Stuart - 1636 AD to 1636 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A newly uncovered 'Prospect of Derby from the East' shows early 18th century Derby. At the far left is Sitwell Hall, built in 1636, and later known as Babington House. (1)
Babington House is shown in its grounds on the map of 1852. (2)
Babington House is shown in its grounds on the 1st ed. OS map of c.1880, but not on subsequent editions of OS 25" maps. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR20319 Article in serial: Craven, M. 2005/2006. 'A New East Prospect', Derby Civic Society Newsletter. No. 83, pp 20-22, illustration. p 20.
- <2> SDR20012 Map: Board of Ordnance. 1852. Map of the Borough of Derby … Surveyed … for the local Board of Health A.D.1852.
- <3> SDR19683 Personal Observation: Brown, J. Observation based on personal experience, map evidence, site visit etc..
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 35337 35896 (57m by 91m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 20 2024 9:52AM