Butterley Hall

Butterley Hall is a two-story country house in Ripley with eight bays and an attic gable, showing typical late 18th-century design. It now serves as the main office building for Derbyshire Constabulary.

The estate originally belonged to Darley Abbey before the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century separated it from religious control. Benjamin Outram acquired the property and connected it to the founding of the Butterley Company, linking it to the region's industrial history.

The hall takes its name from the nearby Butterley Company, a major local enterprise that shaped the area's development. The building served as a residence for families prominent in regional affairs and industry.

The building is now in active use as a police headquarters and is not regularly open for public tours. You can view the exterior from the street to appreciate its architectural style and proportions.

Several residents of the hall served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire, including William Jessop in 1878 and Albert Leslie Wright in 1919. This recurring honor reflects the family's standing in county affairs over multiple generations.

Location: Ripley

GPS coordinates: 53.05780,-1.39750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04