Kedleston Hall, Neoclassical country house in Kedleston, United Kingdom
Kedleston Hall is a neoclassical country house in Kedleston, United Kingdom, with three linked building sections and curved connecting corridors. The facade shows rough stonework on the ground floor and smooth-cut stone on the upper levels, while the interior includes state rooms with high ceilings and polished floors.
Nathaniel Curzon commissioned construction of this manor house in 1759 and relocated the medieval village of Kedleston to make room for the parkland. Work continued for several decades, and multiple architects contributed to the final design.
The name comes from an Old English word for a settlement, and the columned hall displays wall paintings showing scenes from ancient Rome. Visitors see collections of sculptures and furniture the owner gathered during his travels across Europe.
Management by the National Trust allows visits to the state rooms and family living areas during most of the year. The grounds include long walking paths through parkland and woodland areas surrounding the building.
The eastern side building served as a location for gathering signal intelligence during the Second World War. This military use remained secret for decades and only became public knowledge later.
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