Lemmington Hall
Introduction
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Lemmington Hall
Image: © Les Hull Taken: 19 Aug 2015
The oldest part of Lemmington Hall is a medieval tower. It was probably built in the early 15th century by the Beadnell family, but it is not known whether the tower was a self-contained residence or part of a wider group of manorial buildings. The tower has undergone many modification and additions. For example, in the 18th century the upper part of the tower was removed and the building refaced in stone and then incorporated into a country house built for Nicholas Fenwick. However, by about 1900 the hall was a roofless ruin and was rescued by Sir Stephen Aitchison after 1913. It was converted into a convent by 1947 and then an old people's home. This is a Grade II* Listed Building protected by law. http://www.keystothepast.info/Pages/pgDetail.aspx?PRN=N4457
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Image Location
Latitude
55.395505
Longitude
-1.810675