More information : (SK 54043483) Clifton Hall (NAT) (1)
Clifton Hall Grammar School for Girls. (2)
Clifton Hall is one of largest remaining Georgian mansions in Nottinghamshire. Last re-modelled in 1778-97, it incorporates part of an earlier building (3). It is three storeys high, of patched red brick with stuccoed dressings and a roof balustrade. The long east front has slightly projecting wings connected by a low colonnade, and the short, stone-faced south front has a three-storeyed bow window. The rear is plain. Grade II*. (3-4)
A late 16th century country house, with alterations by John Smythson of circa 1632. Further alterations also took place during the 17th century and 1731-62. A remodelling of the house took place circa 1779 by John Carr of York. Alterations were also made during the 19th century. In 1995 the building was in use as university offices.
The building is of three storeys, is C-shaped on plan and built of brick and ashlar with hipped stone slate roofs. (5)
In 1953 the house was sold and in 1958 opened as Clifton Hall Girls' Grammar School and in 1976 it became part of Nottingham Trent Polytechnic. The hall was sold and converted into apartments in 2002. (6) |