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Joseph Pickford’s Ashbourne Villas

October 10, 2019

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Joseph Pickford’s Ashbourne Villas

When we use the adjective or prefix ‘Georgian’ to describe a town or city, that…

Sidney R. Jones

March 5, 2019

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Sidney R. Jones

One only has to travel over the mountains and moors of Lancashire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire…

Elements: Walling

February 7, 2019

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Elements: Walling

Walling in vernacular or traditional buildings is commonly referred to, and recognised, by the nature…

Looking back through History

April 5, 2018

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Boxed timber-framed cottage in Hill-Ridware, Staffordshire

In the last decade or so, the Midlands has become a significant reference point in…

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Welcome to the Hertes of England historic building resource. We specialise in exploring the traditional buildings and vernacular architecture of the English Midlands. From timber-framed cottages to Victorian town houses and factories, we investigate a range of historic buildings and the skills, techniques and crafts that were used to create them.

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  • John Speed "Therein groweth a stone softer than Alablaster, but being burnt maketh a Plaister harder than..."

    John Speed
  • Sidney R. Jones "One only has to travel over the mountains and moors of Lancashire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire..."

    Sidney R. Jones
  • Martin Heidegger "Whoever builds a house or a ship or forges a sacrificial chalice reveals what is..."

    Martin Heidegger
  • Carole Ryan "Vernacular building tradition is one based upon time-immeriorial building techniques and the use of materials,..."

    Carole Ryan

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Nestled on the Derbyshire Staffordshire border, ne Nestled on the Derbyshire Staffordshire border, near the River Dove, is the tiny village of Somersal Herbert. This village is the location of what is perhaps the finest example of a Tudor half-timbered structure anywhere in Derbyshire. Somersal Herbert Hall was originally built in 1564, on the site of a former Manor House, by the Fitzherbert family. Its high-status is confirmed by the decorative detailing and the numerous and extremely straight timbers that make up a large part of the structural frame. The brick encasement at the rear of the structure was thought to have been added at the beginning of the 18th Century. It is currently used as a private dwelling and possesses a Grade I designation. #heritage #tudor #timberframe #derbyshire
More of our continued interest in the region’s G More of our continued interest in the region’s Georgian Gothick heritage. This is Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire, which was originally designed by James Wyatt but completed after his death by Richard Walker during the 1820s. Based on a late Elizabethan style structure (still extant in parts), the house was modified and extended to combine Georgian proportions and symmetry with Gothic detailing and ornament (castellations, turrets etc). Unfortunately, despite its Grade II* status and the rarity of its particular architectural style, this important historical asset has been on the Heritage at Risk register for over a decade! #heritage #conservation #georgian #gothic
While out in Nottinghamshire earlier this week, we While out in Nottinghamshire earlier this week, we made a pilgrimage to this sublime structure! It is a 14th Century dovecote located in the medieval village of Sibthorpe on the outskirts of Newark-on-Trent. Originally part of a medieval college settlement, it now stands as the centre piece to a much larger Scheduled Ancient Monument. Built around the mid 1300s, it is constructed of rubble stone with a conical, clay tiled roof and is the oldest and largest dovecote in the county. It was restored during the latter half of the 20th Century and has a Grade I designation. #heritage #nottinghamshire #medieval #sheduledancientmonument
A house of many histories and identities. This bui A house of many histories and identities. This building was once Ellastone Hall, a grand Georgian structure built between the late 17th Century and early 18th Century and located on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. It later became the Bromley Arms Inn, a well frequented coach house servicing the needs of those travelling between Ashbourne and Uttoxeter. It is now known as Ellastone Old House, a privately owned dwelling in need of substantial care and attention. It currently possesses a Grade II* designation but unfortunately bears all the symptoms of a structure ready to be promoted to heritage at risk status! #heritage #staffordshire #heritageatrisk
The rural village of Bulcote in Nottinghamshire ca The rural village of Bulcote in Nottinghamshire can lay claim to some of the most interesting and diverse architectural heritage in the county. The village is a conservation area with a community developed heritage trail incorporating a rare 20th Century Model Farm development, a London brick Crossing Cottage (thought to be by T.C Hine) and a Coach House by Watson Fothergill. This early 18th Century Manor House, finished in the 'artisan mannerist' style, sits at the heart of the village and currently holds a Grade II designation. #heritage #conservation #artisanmannerism
Despite his obvious distaste for what he often pej Despite his obvious distaste for what he often pejoratively described as ‘historicism’ Nikolaus Pevsner clearly had a ‘soft spot’ for Wightwick Manor, situated in the suburbs of Wolverhampton. His entry, in the yet to be updated Staffordshire volume of The Buildings of England, describes the house as a ’tour de force’ and is one of the longest non-ecclesiastical entries in the entire volume! And it is clear to see what he admired about this building, as its historical integrity is genuinely overshadowed by the unique craftsmanship that is evident in both its design (Edward Ould of Grayson & Ould) and construction. Built in the late Victorian period, it stands as a testament to the quality of crafts and trades that, for obvious reasons, by the end of the First World War had largely been lost! Along with Webb and Morris’ Red House (Morris designed the interior at the Manor), it should be considered as one of the most important examples of Arts & Crafts architecture in England. It is currently designated as Grade I. #heritage #conservation #architecture #artsandcrafts #williammorris #staffordshire
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