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Doddington Hall is a very fine late Elizabethan Mansion, completed in 1600. It was built by Robert Smythson for Thomas Tailor who was the registrar to the Bishop of Lincoln. Smythson also designed Longleat, Hardwick Hall and Burton Agnes. Doddington’s high symmetrical outlines and huge windows symbolise the security and confidence of Queen Elizabeth’s prosperous age. In 1749 the Hall was inherited by John Delaval of Seaton Delaval in Northumberland. He carried out an extensive redesign of the interior in a bold Georgian manner. However he did not change the house externally which remains as it was in 1600 including the gatehouse, courtyards and formal gardens. In 1830 George Jarvis inherited the house from his ladyfriend Sarah Gunman who was heiress to the property; the present owners are his direct descendants. Since 2006 Doddington has been the family home of Claire and James Birch. They have continued Claire’s parents’ work in devoting themselves to the upkeep and repair of the house and gardens; increasing public access; organising events such as concerts and exhibitions to encourage visitors and developing other businesses on the estate such as the sale of Christmas trees, Weddings and Farm Shop. For over 400 years the Hall has never been sold. The Family name has changed five times because the house has often been handed down through the female line. Because Doddington has never been sold or cleared out, wonderfully varied collections of furniture, textiles, paintings and household items of all types have accumulated over the last 400 years, all of which all have their stories to tell. |
