Building record MDR14958 - Hill House, Malthouse Lane, Ashover
Type and Period (1)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Georgian to Victorian - 1780 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Francis Thompson, builder, engineer and original occupant of Hill House, designed an early Newcomen-type ‘atmospheric’ steam-pumping engine for use in Ashover’s largest and most profitable lead mine, the Gregory Mine. Thompson lived in Hill House from 1780 until his death 1809. He is buried in Ashover churchyard. (1)
Vernacular building dated to 1782 as indicated by datestone. (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3501 6360 (32m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHOVER, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 1 2017 4:43PM