Listed Building record MDR4396 - Swarkestone Old Hall (remains of), Derby Road, Swarkestone
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Tudor to Unknown - 1500 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The Old Hall at Swarkestone, of which the ruins now form part of a garden wall, was probably built about 1560 by Sir Richard Harpur who died there in 1573. (1)
The remains are two storeys high with three four-centred stone fireplaces and a four-centred headed stone doorway. Grade II. (2).
Extant remains of a former hall at SK 37412847 are as described. See illustration card. (3)
The listing has been revised to Grade II*. (4)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR7550 Article in serial: Bailey, G. 1909. 'Swarkestone Bridge', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 31, pp 43-50, illust.. p48 Illusts.
- <2> SDR5275 Bibliographic reference: DOE (HHR) S E Derby RD Dec 1960 32.
- <3> SDR6237 Personal Observation: F1 FDC 13-APR-62.
- <4> SDR5377 Bibliographic reference: DOE Listed Bldgs. Dist of South Derbyshire. Derby 11 Mar 1987 175.
- <5> SDR17829 Index: TPAT. 2073. 2073.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3741 2846 (12m by 19m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWARKESTONE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1051
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2024 5:19PM