Ogston Hall
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Ogston Hall is a privately owned 18th century country house situated at Brackenfield
, near Alfreton
, Derbyshire
. It is a Grade II* listed building.
The Revell family of South Normanton held Ogston in the 14th century by marriage to the Deincourt heiress.
The house has its origins about 1500 but was much altered in the 17th century by the Revells. A two storey north west wing with attics and basement was added in 1659 and a connected stable block was added in 1695.
In 1706 William Revell died, leaving the estate to his sisters, one of whom married Richard Turbutt. Turbutt bought out his sister-in-law's interest. In 1768 his son William Turbutt further altered and extended the house by adding a five bay south east wing to a design by architect Joseph Pickford
. Further work was done for the Turbutts by TC Hine in 1851, including a five storey castellated tower.
Part of the estate was flooded in 1957 for the creation of the Ogston Reservoir
.
Several of the Turbutts served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire
. The most recent Turbutt to reside at the Hall was Gladwyn Turbutt, the historian and writer. He was High Sheriff
in 1998.
Brackenfield
Brackenfield is a village and civil parish in the North East Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England.The village is about five miles east of Matlock and four and a half miles northwest of Alfreton. It is also close to Clay Cross. Set in farming country, the village is located around a large...
, near Alfreton
Alfreton
Alfreton is a town and civil parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England, adjoining the Bolsover and North East Derbyshire districts. It was formerly a Norman Manor and later an Urban District. The population of the Alfreton Ward was 7,928 at the 2001 Census...
, Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
. It is a Grade II* listed building.
The Revell family of South Normanton held Ogston in the 14th century by marriage to the Deincourt heiress.
The house has its origins about 1500 but was much altered in the 17th century by the Revells. A two storey north west wing with attics and basement was added in 1659 and a connected stable block was added in 1695.
In 1706 William Revell died, leaving the estate to his sisters, one of whom married Richard Turbutt. Turbutt bought out his sister-in-law's interest. In 1768 his son William Turbutt further altered and extended the house by adding a five bay south east wing to a design by architect Joseph Pickford
Joseph Pickford
Joseph Pickford was an English architect, one of the leading provincial architects in the reign of George III.-Biography:Pickford was born in Warwickshire in 1734 but he moved as child to London when his father died. Pickford's initial training was undertaken under the stonemason and sculptor...
. Further work was done for the Turbutts by TC Hine in 1851, including a five storey castellated tower.
Part of the estate was flooded in 1957 for the creation of the Ogston Reservoir
Ogston Reservoir
Ogston Reservoir is a reservoir operated by Severn Trent Water in Derbyshire. It is near the villages of Brackenfield, Ashover and Clay Cross....
.
Several of the Turbutts served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire
High Sheriff of Derbyshire
This is a list of High Sheriffs of Derbyshire from 1568.The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been...
. The most recent Turbutt to reside at the Hall was Gladwyn Turbutt, the historian and writer. He was High Sheriff
High Sheriff
A high sheriff is, or was, a law enforcement officer in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.In England and Wales, the office is unpaid and partly ceremonial, appointed by the Crown through a warrant from the Privy Council. In Cornwall, the High Sheriff is appointed by the Duke of...
in 1998.