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Melmerby Hall

Hob Uid: 509687
Location :
Cumbria
Eden
Melmerby
Grid Ref : NY6100037000
Summary : A 17th and 18th century house with later alterations and additions. It is made from coursed, squared rubble and has a graduated slate roof with corniced stone mid and end chimneys, copings and kneelers. It is L shaped in plan with a symmetrical front of two storeys and five bays.
More information : Listed as a large house of 17th and 18th century date. Grade II. (1)

The hall range is late 16th century according to surveys of the building in 1930 and 1994. A `fort' (probably tower) is recorded here in 1315 when it was to be provided with men and victuals and safely guarded. This tower was probably demolished and replaced by the 1794 wing. (2)
Sources :
Source Number : 1
Source :
Source details : Eden, 27-12-1967
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Plates :
Vol(s) : 155
Source Number : 2
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Source details :
Page(s) : 126
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Plates :
Vol(s) : vol.29
Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Documented 1315
Monument End Date : 1315
Monument Start Date : 1315
Monument Type : Fortified House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Late c16
Monument End Date : 1599
Monument Start Date : 1567
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built C17 and C18
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1600
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C19 additions and alterations
Monument End Date : 1899
Monument Start Date : 1800
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
Components and Objects:
Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 73227
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 27045
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 63 NW 37
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2012-01-01
End Date : 2012-12-31