Hardwick Hall

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Hardwick Hall in Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire is one of the most significant Elizabethan country houses in England. In common with its architect Robert Smythson's other works at both Longleat House and Wollaton Hall, Hardwick Hall is one of the earliest examples of the English interpretation of the Renaissance style of architecture, which came into fashion when it was no longer thought necessary to fortify one's home.

See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bess_of_Hardwick
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardwick_Hall
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Coordinates:   53°10'7"N   1°18'31"W

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  • Also the site of 'Old' Hardwick Hall, Bess of Hardwick's earlier home. She must have become bored with it as she started the new hall before the old one was completed. Now a ruin in the care of English Heritage (the 'new' hall is in the care of The National trust. Both are open to the public).
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