Renishaw Hall, Sheffield, England
Record Id: 2790
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Brief description of site
Renishaw Hall has a landscape park, pleasure grounds and a walled garden occupying about 100 hectares.
Brief history of site
The site at Renishaw was acquired by Robert Sytwell in the mid-16th century, and by 1600 it had become the family seat. The park was created in the late-17th to early-18th century. Christopher Alderson carried out work in the late-18th century. Sir George Sitwell (1860-1943), fourth baronet, was responsible for the layout of the formal gardens.
Location information:
Address: Renishaw Hall, Renishaw, Sheffield, S21 3WB
Locality: Sheffield
Local Authorities:
Derbyshire; North East Derbyshire; Eckington
Historical County: Derbyshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 120 | Grid Ref: | SK438786 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 53.30255 | Longitude: | -1.344216 |
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Current use of site: Ornamental
Context or principal building: great house
Site first created: 1667 to 1733
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 100
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