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Wingfield Manor, near Alfreton, Derbyshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
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Wingfield Manor, near Alfreton, Derbyshire, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Wingfield Manor, near Alfreton, Derbyshire, 1894. The manor, now ruined, was built by Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer to Henry VI, in about 1435-1440. Originally the house consisted of two large courts; the outer (or southern) made up of barns, stables, guard-houses and other lowlier buildings; the inner (or northern), of the hall, kitchen, and the chambers occupied by the family. Under Henry VIII the manor was in the possession of the Earl of Shrewsbury and Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned here for nine years during the reign of Elizabeth I. Wingfield continued to be the residence of the Shrewsburys until the death of Earl Gilbert in 1616. After this, the property was sold to Mr Imanuel Halton. In 1817, it was still in the possession of one of the Halton family, but not then inhabited. The last of the family who resided here wished to build himself a house at the foot of the high hill upon which the mansion stands and pulled down and unroofed part of the old house to construct Wingfield Hall. This left Wingfield Manor open to the elements and it quickly fell to ruins. From Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes. [The Werner Company of Chicago, 1894]
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Wingfield Manor, near Alfreton, Derbyshire, 1894 - A Glimpse into the Magnificent Past
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. This print captures the grandeur and rich history of Wingfield Manor in Derbyshire. Built by Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer to Henry VI, between 1435 and 1440, this manor stood as a testament to architectural brilliance for centuries. The image reveals two large courts that once comprised Wingfield Manor. The outer court housed barns, stables, guard-houses, and other ancillary structures while the inner court held the hall, kitchen, and chambers occupied by the noble family. It was within these walls that Mary Queen of Scots endured nine years of imprisonment during Elizabeth I's reign. Over time, ownership passed from one notable figure to another until it fell into disrepair. In an unfortunate turn of events in the early 17th century when Earl Gilbert died in 1616; Wingfield Manor was sold to Mr Imanuel Halton. Later on his descendant demolished parts of the old house to build Wingfield Hall at its foot—leaving this magnificent structure exposed to nature's elements. As we gaze upon this photograph taken in 1894 from "Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes" we are reminded not only of its former glory but also how time can erode even the most majestic landmarks. This print serves as a poignant reminder that preservation is vital for future generations so they may appreciate and learn from our storied past.
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