Listed Building record MDR6071 - Conduit House, Hardwick Old Hall, Ault Hucknall

Conduit House, Hardwick Old Hall, Ault Hucknall, built c1587. SK46166363 Hardwick Hall, Conduit House. A conduit house of 16th/17th century date, comprising a trough and spout surmounted by an arched canopy. The house is to the south of the Old Hall and was supposed to be associated with a well. There is no trace now of this latter feature. (1-3) 'The conduit house is built of sandstone, now badly weathered due to its exposed position. The pillars supporting the arched canopy are tied by diagonal iron rods. A spring emerges from the foot of the slope below the conduit house and it was presumably this water that the conduit tapped.' (4) From the National Heritage List for England: 'SK 46 SE PARISH OF AULT HUCKNALL HARDWICK PARK 10/7 5.7.65 Conduit House South of Hardwick Old Hall (formerly listed as one of series of 4 watch houses) GV II Conduit house. c.1587-90 for Bess of Hardwick. Sandstone ashlar. Square in plan. Chamfered plinth and string course at the top of the base. A large round-arch on each side, the angle piers treated with elementary capitals and bases. On the north and south sides there are walls to half height. Moulded cornice and blocking course. Listing NGR: SK4616163623.' (5)