Monument Number 308110 |
| Hob Uid: 308110 | |
Location :
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Tissington and Lea Hall
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| Grid Ref : SK1764052320 |
| Summary : The earthwork remains of a Civil War redoubt at Tissington. The monument is situated on the brow of a hill and affords good views of the main, northern approach road into the village, Tissington Hall and the church. The remains include a three sided square enclosure which measures 28 metres across. The enclosure is defined by an internal bank, or rampart, which measures up to 0.75 metres high and 5 metres wide with an external ditch 3 metres wide. Another bank runs parallel to the western side of the ditch and measures 5 metres wide. This would have served to enhance the edge of the ditch on the west side where the land slopes steeply away. Tissington Hall was garrisoned for the king by its owner, Colonel Fitzherbert in December 1643. In 1644 the Parliamentarians routed the Royalists hereabouts but following unsuccesful action near Ashbourne in February 1644, the garrison was withdrawn. Scheduled. |
More information : (SK 17645232 - unnamed detail on O.S. 6" 1955)
Adjoining the churchyard at Tissington on the north side of the
church is a very similar earthwork to that at Hathersage (SK 28 SW 12 - Ring Motte) much worn down, with a diameter of about 130 ft. (1)
This is a very fine example of a siege castle, it is situated in parkland and the only mutilation has been caused by sheep tread. A notice within the adjacent church refers to Tissington being "something of a Royalist sanctuary...." and in 1644 the Parliamentarians routed the Royalists hereabouts. The earthwork is probably of this period.
Surveyed at 1:2500. (2)
[SK 17645232] Siegework [NR] (3)
Tissington Hall was garrisoned for the King by its owner, Colonel Fitzherbert, in December 1643 (4).The earthworks consist of a three- sided ditched and ramparted enclosure. A Post-Medieval siege work is a likely identification. (5) (4-5) |