More information : [SK 4631 6374] Hardwick Hall [GT]. (1)
The new Hardwick Hall [see SK 46 SE 10 for the 1587-90 Hardwick Old Hall] started in 1591 and completed in 1597 by [the Countess of Shrewsbury] Bess of Hardwick, is basically H-shaped, with a double-stepped extension at each of its shorter ends. The entrance hall is remarkable in that it goes right across the middle of the house at right angles to the front. There is no known earlier example of this arrangement. The crenellated garden wall and gateway, triangular lodge and triangular, bastion-like summer pavilions are well preserved. [Inc. is a detailed description of the principal rooms.] (2)
Hardwick Hall, which has undergone no alteration, is a most complete specimen of Elizabethan domestic architecture "among the higher ranks". [Brief description, with mention of tapestry dated, in part, 1478](3)
Detailed description of the building of the Hall, ref. to Building Accounts and other ancient documents, list of rooms. See AO/59/314/5 & 6. (4)
Description of Hall; some history. (5)
The Hall is controlled by the National Trust but is still the home of the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire. Parts of the Hall are open to the public on payment.
A ten-programme of repair by the Trust and M.O.W. Ancient Monuments Branch is about to begin. (6a)
The Hall is accurately described by Authy 2. An extension to the northeast is of more recent date but otherwise the building is a large mansion with outer walling and details all of one date of building. Accurately shown on the 25" AM survey. (6)
No change. (7)
Hardwick Hall. One of the major monuments of English architecture with splendid contemporary interior. Grade 1. (8)
Additional descriptive references. (9-10)
Hardwick Hall. Country House, 1590-97, probably by Robert Smythson for Bess of Hardwick. Alterations 1788. Service wing 1860 by S Rollinson of Chesterfield. Grade I. (11)
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