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Manor Lodge
Hob Uid: 314508
Location : Sheffield Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SK3758786477
Summary : The ruins of a manor house, built circa 1510 for the Earls of Shrewsbury; demolished in 1706; restored circa 1910 and again in the late 20th century. It is constructed from coursed rubble, dressed squared stone and brick but is roofless. The ruin is of a rectangular plan running north-south, with kitchens at the south end.
More information : [SK 37558650] Manor Lodge and remains of Manor House [G.T.]. (1) The remains of parts of the S. and E. walls of Manor Lodge, built c1510 and dismantled in 1706. Architecturally more interesting is the Elizabethan building called Turret House, built about 1574, in the Outward Court, as a prison for Mary Stuart where she had resided for 14 years. The building was not fortified. (2-3) The name Manor Lodge is officially used to describe the ruins of the `Manor house' and Turret House, both of which are owned and maintained by Sheffield corporation. See G.P.'s AO/53/15/2 & 3 and AO/65/51/5. Turret House, at SK 37498648 is a good example of restored 16th century architecture and is now occupied by the custodian of the site. GP. AO/65/57/2 shows the SW aspect. See also sketch plan. (4) 1619 MANOR LANE Ruins of Manor House SK 38 NE 6/331 1.5.52. Early C16. Remains of large courtyard house of Earls of Shrewsbury. Stone, much patched with red brick. Principally the west range with footings of gateway and west wall of gallery to north with 2 large mullioned and transomed windows. Polygonal tower at north end. South range with chimney stacks etc of former kitchen and 2 further windows. AM. The several remains of the Manor House (as listed) including Manor Lodge, form a group of unusual interest. 1619 MANOR LANE Detached ruin to east of Manor House SK 38 NE 6/331A C16. Small stone building retaining 4-centred arched doorway. The several remains of the Manor House (as listed) including Manor Lodge, form a group of unusual interest. MANOR LANE Manor Lodge to Turret House(formerly listed as Turret House, or Mary Stuart's House) SK 38 NE 6/332 1.5.52. II* Later C16. Square stone pavilion of 3 storeys. Pairs of mullioned and transomed windows to east and west with small east doorway. Circular stair turret at north-east corner with lead-covered domed top. Battlements to flat lead roof. 2 groups of 3 (rebuilt) chimney-stacks. Interior has spiral stone stair and 2 rooms to each floor. One 1st floor room has simple shaped panels to plaster ceiling. One 2nd floor room has a good enriched plaster ceiling and frieze. Also crudely carved stone overmantel. Traditional connection with Mary Queen of Scots. The several remains of the Manor House (as listed) including Manor Lodge, form a group of unusual interest. (5) Excavation from 1968-71 uncovered the remains of the main entrance and a pottery kiln introduced after the manor was destroyed. (6-9) Additional references. (10-11) Annual excavations of the site continued and several building phases have been identified, the earliest of which appear to relate to the Medieval hunting lodge. There appears to have been an extensive programme of rebuilding in the latter half the the 16th century. (12-21) P Beswick has summarised the history of the site from documentary and archaeological evidence. (22-23) SK 376 865. Manor Lodge. Scheduled no. SY/360. (24) For the Turret House see SK 38 NE 371.

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built circa 1510
Monument End Date : 1520
Monument Start Date : 1500
Monument Type : Manor House
Evidence : Ruined Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Dismantled 1706
Monument End Date : 1706
Monument Start Date : 1706
Monument Type : Manor House
Evidence : Ruined Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Restored c1910
Monument End Date : 1915
Monument Start Date : 1905
Monument Type : Manor House
Evidence : Ruined Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Restored late C20
Monument End Date : 1999
Monument Start Date : 1967
Monument Type : Manor House
Evidence : Extant Building

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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : SY 360
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 61347
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 38 NE 16
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Related Activities :

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1965-03-22
End Date : 1965-03-22

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1968-01-01
End Date : 1979-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1990-01-01
End Date : 1990-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 2009-01-01
End Date : 2011-12-31