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Barlow Woodseats is a manor house near Barlow Common, Derbyshire. The current house dates from 1624, but a dwelling has been on the site since at least 1269. The hall is the only remaining mansion house in the parish of Barlow. It was briefly the first marital home of Elizabeth, the famous Bess of Hardwick, in her teens. The property has passed through several prominent families over the centuries, including the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Duke of Portland. The main house is Jacobean, built of coursed sandstone with a stone-slated roof. It features a remarkable, original Tudor cruck barn, dating to 1530, which is one of the best-kept examples in Derbyshire. In the 21st century, the hall and its renovated outbuildings have been run as a venue for weddings, corporate events and private parties. It is within the council area of North East Derbyshire (Derbyshire).
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1087802.

Place Type: Jacobean House
Historic County: Derbyshire
Lat, Long: 53.275253,-1.5260274
Grid Reference: SK 3170 7546
Civil Parish: Barlow CP
Council Area: North East Derbyshire CA (Derbyshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: East Midlands SA
Police Area: Derbyshire PA

GBPN ID: 299755
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Barlow_Woodseats,_Derbyshire_299755

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