Mercaston Hall

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Mercaston Hall
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Mercaston Hall in 2015
Location Mercaston, Derbyshire
Coordinates 52°58′28″N1°35′06″W / 52.9744°N 1.585°W / 52.9744; -1.585
Built16th century
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameHall Farmhouse
Designated12 July 1985
Reference no.1311448 [1]

Mercaston Hall is a 16th-century timber framed farmhouse within the hamlet of Mercaston, near the market town of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. [1]

The Kniveton family owned Mercaston from the 14th century. They were Kniveton Baronets from 1611 and several members of the family served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire.

The present modest structure, altered in the 19th century, is thought to occupy the site of a former larger property. [1] The present owners offer bed and breakfast accommodation. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Historic England. "Hall Farmhouse (Grade II) (1311448)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  2. "Home page". Mercaston Hall. Retrieved 19 July 2023.