Hermeston Hall, Manor house in Hodsock, England
Hermeston Hall is a manor house comprising approximately 50 rooms arranged within a square structure, located south of Oldcotes village in northwestern Nottinghamshire. The building demonstrates multiple phases of construction and alteration spanning several centuries of occupation.
An original manor was constructed around 1100 for the Cress family, who held the property until 1408, with medieval foundations still visible beneath the present structure. A timber merchant purchased and substantially rebuilt the house in 1848, establishing much of what visitors see today.
The building displays clear remnants of a 16th-century abbey incorporated into its rear section, creating a visible link to religious structures that once stood here. Visitors walking around the perimeter can observe how different architectural periods have been layered together over time.
The house is located near key road connections and can be reached from neighboring communities via local transport routes. Visitors should allow time to walk around the exterior and grounds to fully appreciate the scale and layout of the complex.
The estate was shaped by the marriage of Catherine Flora Challoner and Edward Charles Riddell, whose union prompted expansions that define its current configuration. This family connection is reflected in the building's layout and structure in ways visitors can still observe.
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