Building record MLI50083 - Brocklesby Hall, Brocklesby
Summary
A large country house, dating from probably the 16th century.
Type and Period (1)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1540 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Brocklesby Hall is a Grade I Listed large country house dating from probably the 16th century. A house was originally built on this site by Sir William Pelham in 1603 but the present house probably dates to 1710 based on the style of the building. Legend has it that Buckingham House was used as a model, Brocklesby Hall being a refined brick oblong, with nine by six bays, three storeys high, with a parapet. It was remodelled in about 1730. The house was severely damaged by fire in 1898, then restored by Sir Reginald Blomfield, and reduced in size and altered in the 20th century by Phillimore. {1-5}
A tree ring analysis was undertaken in 2007 on timbers from various parts of the "strong room" with the results suggesting the majority of the timbers were felled between 1715 and 1740, although a timber from a lintel was dated to 1580 which in conjunction suggesting there may be considerable survivial of earlier features despite the fire and later remodelling. {6}
The hall is associated with several other notable buildings including stables which lie to the northeast of the hall, and a conservatory and orangery to the west.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). -.
- <2> SLI932 Bibliographic Reference: Arthur Mee. 1952. The King's England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). PP69-72.
- <3> SLI175 Aerial Photograph: J.K.S. St Joseph. 1945-79. Cambridge University Collection. FO65-70,1951, .
- <4> SLI178 Aerial Photograph: LUCK, G.. 1993-97. GORDON LUCK COLLECTION. -,1997, .
- <5> SLI8774 Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/7.
- <6> SLI18775 Report: Nottingham Tree-ring Dating Labratory. 2007. Tree-Ring Analysis of Timbers from The Strong Room, Brocklesby Hall, Near Caistor, Lincolnshire. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TA 1373 1135 (42m by 55m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BROCKLESBY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (12)
- Parent of: Conservatory, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96436)
- Parent of: East Lodge and Gate Piers, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96443)
- Parent of: Garden terraces, piers and balustrades, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96441)
- Parent of: Gateway to House, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96700)
- Parent of: Main Stable Block, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96440)
- Parent of: Monument to Horse, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96437)
- Parent of: Pigeon cote, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96438)
- Parent of: Stable block, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96439)
- Parent of: The Orangery, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96927)
- Part of: Parterre in Garden, Brocklesby (Building) (MLI96702)
- Related to: Brocklesby Park, Brocklesby (Monument) (MLI50084)
- Related to: POST MEDIEVAL SETTLEMENT, BROCKLESBY (Monument) (MLI53764)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: Tree Ring Analysis of Timbers from The Strong Room, Brocklesby Hall (ELI14510)
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Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 2:31PM
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