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Southsitch House, Derbyshire

Southsitch House is a 17th century building near Idridgehay, Derbyshire. The house was built by George and Millicent Mellor in 1621, with later additions made from 1842. The main range is a close-studded timber-framed structure rising from a stone plinth. The house features a gabled thatched and tiled roof, a gabled open porch with a four-centred arched head, and a mix of 20th century casement windows with leaded lights and original mullioned windows. The interior features exposed timber framing, substantial ceiling spine beams, and a newel staircase. It is within the council area of Amber Valley (Derbyshire).
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1109057.

Place Type: Jacobean House
Historic County: Derbyshire
Lat, Long: 53.035015,-1.5717319
Grid Reference: SK 2881 4872
Civil Parish: Idridgehay and Alton CP
Council Area: Amber Valley CA (Derbyshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: East Midlands SA
Police Area: Derbyshire PA

GBPN ID: 304485
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Southsitch_House,_Derbyshire_304485

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