Thoresby Hall

History

Thoresby Hall is a 19th-century country house and park in Budby, Nottinghamshire, some 2 miles (4 km) north of Ollerton. It is one of four neighbouring country houses and estates in the Dukeries in north Nottinghamshire all occupied by dukes at one time during their history. The hall is constructed of rock-faced ashlar with ashlar dressings. It is built in four storeys with a square floor plan surrounding a central courtyard, nine window bays wide and eight bays deep.

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About Evelyn Pierrepont, 2nd Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull

General Evelyn Pierrepont, 2nd Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull, was a British Army officer and landowner.

From the Wikipedia article “Evelyn Pierrepont, 2nd Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.