Old Cumbria Gazetteer

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	placename:-	Rydal Hall
	locality:-	Rydal
	parish	Lakes parish, once in Westmorland
	county:-	Cumbria
		building/s
	coordinates:-	NY36550632
	10Km square:-	NY30
	1Km square	NY3606
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- 7.10.2009 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
	old map:-	Ford 1839 map
		Map of the Lake District, published in A Description of Scenery in the Lake District, by William Ford, published by Charles Thurnham, London, 1839.
		Hall
		Building and park.
	county:-	Westmoreland
	date:-	1839
	period:-	19th century, early; 1830s
	descriptive text:-	Ford 1839 (3rd edn 1843)
		Description of Scenery in the Lake District, by William Ford, published by Charles Thurnham, London, et al, 1839; published 1839-52.
		Page 40:-
		...
		The road from Ambleside is adorned with beautiful trees, amongst which the Lord's Oak is conspicuous. On the right is Rydal Hall, the large mansion of Lady le Fleming, embosomed in a shady park, on a gently rising eminence at the junction of two vales; behind it, rise the steep and lofty Fairfield, and the ravine of Rydal Head. The Rydal Waterfalls are shown by a domestic; ...
		Page 163:-
		...
		Rydal Hall has been converted into a large staring mansion, from the interesting and picturesque form of the old Westmorland hall. In the grounds are two beautiful cascades, extremely pretty as garden scenes. ...
	placename:-	Rydal Hall
	date:-	1839
	period:-	19th century, early; 1830s
	descriptive text:-	Otley 1823 (5th edn 1834)
		Guidebook, Concise Description of the English Lakes, later A Description of the English Lakes, by Jonathan Otley, published by the author, Keswick, Cumberland, by J Richardson, London, and by Arthur Foster, Kirky Lonsdale, Cumbria, 1823 onwards.
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		... among ancient oaks, stands Rydal Hall, the patrimonial residence of Lady le Fleming, who has built and endowed a neat Chapel in the village. ...
	person:-	: Fleming, Lady le
	date:-	1823
	period:-	19th century, early; 1820s
	old text:-	Camden 1789 (Gough Additions)
		Britannia, or A Chorographical Description of the Flourishing Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, by William Camden, 1586, translated from the 1607 Latin edition by Richard Gough, published London, 1789.
		Page 155:-
		...
		A mile north of Ambleside, in Gresmere parish, is Ridal hall, a large antient seat of the Flemings, to whom this manor descended from the Lancasters t. Henry IV. The late sir Daniel Fleming communicated many particulars relating to this and the preceding county to bishop Gibson.
		The Flemings were originally of Furness in Lancashire, from a younger branch of whom the present family here descended. Sir Daniel was created a baronet about 4 Anne. His 5th son George was bishop of Carlisle, to whom the title descended, but is now enjoyed by his next brother's grandson sir Michael, whose father restored the original orthography of the name le Fleming. Rydal hall is a large old building, erected at different times, and intended to be rebuilt by the present owner. ...
	placename:-	Ridal Hall
	person:-	: Fleming Family
	person:-	: Fleming, Daniel, Sir
	person:-	: Fleming, Michael le, Sir
	date:-	1789
	period:-	18th century, late; 1780s
	old map:-	Clarke 1787 map (Ambleside to Keswick)
		Map series, lakes and roads to the Lakes, by James Clarke, engraved by S J Neele, 352 Strand, London, included in A Survey of the Lakes of Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire, published by James Clarke, Penrith, and in London etc, from 1787 to 1793.
		Rydale hall / Sir Michael le Fleming Bart.
	placename:-	Rydale Hall
	person:-	: Fleming, Michael le, Sir
	date:-	1787
	period:-	18th century, late; 1780s
	old map:-	West 1784 map
		A Map of the Lakes in Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire, now Cumbria, scale about 3.5 miles to 1 inch, engraved by Paas, 53 Holborn, London, included in the Guide to the Lakes by Thomas West, published by William Pennington, Kendal, Westmorland, and in London, from the 3rd edition 1784, to 1821.
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	placename:-	Rydal Hall
		house
	county:-	Westmorland
	old map:-	Crosthwaite 1783-94 (Win/Ble) -- probably relevant
		Series of maps, An Accurate Map of the Matchless Lake of Derwent, of the Grand Lake of Windermere, of the Beautiful Lake of Ullswater, of Broadwater or Bassenthwaite Lake, of Coniston Lake, of Buttermere, Crummock and Loweswater Lakes, and Pocklington's Island, by Peter Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumberland now Cumbria, 1783 to 1794.
		Rydal old hall Sir Michael le Fleming Bart. / Situate 2 Miles North of Waterhead.
	placename:-	Rydal Old Hall
	person:-	: Fleming, Michael le, Sir
	date:-	1783=1794
	period:-	18th century, late; 1780s; 1790s
	descriptive text:-	West 1778 (11th edn 1821)
		Guide book, A Guide to the Lakes, by Thomas West, published by William Pennington, Kendal, Cumbria once Westmorland, and in London, 1778 to 1821.
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		Page 79:-
		...
		Rydal-hall [2] has a grand situation, at the feet of stupendous mountains (opening to
		[2] Sir Michael le Fleming lately made a new front to Rydal-hall, in good style, which gives it a very interesting appearance.
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		Page 80:-
		the south, at the entrance of the vale, over a noble fore-ground), and commands a charming view of Windermere-water [1]. The river Rothay winds through the vale, amidst lofty rocks and hanging woods, to join the lake. ...
		[1] The style of this landscape will be seen in No.15, of Mr. Farrington's views.
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		Addendum; Mr Gray's Journal, 1769
		Page 211:-
		...
		... just to the left of our way, stands Rydal-hall, the family seat of Sir Michael le Fleming, a large old-fashioned fabric, rounded with wood. Sir Michael is now on his travels, and all this timber, far and wide, belongs to him. Near the house rises a huge crag, called Rydal-head,
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		Rev Plumtre's Night Piece on Windermere, 1797
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		[the Rothay] ... / You, murmuring, in the valley gleam; / And, at the neighbouring water's fall, / Pass your Fleming's stately hall; / ...
	person:-	: Fleming, Michael le, Sir
	date:-	1769; 1778; 1797
	period:-	18th century, late; 1760s; 1770s; 1790s
	old map:-	Bowen and Kitchin 1760
		New Map of the Counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland, scale about 4 miles to 1 inch, Emanuel Bowen and Thomas Kitchin, published by T Bowles, John Bowles and Son, Robert Sayer, and John Tinney, 1760; published 1760-87.
		Rydal Hall and Park
		circle, tower, outline of fence palings, trees
	placename:-	Rydal Hall
	date:-	1760
	period:-	18th century, late; 1760s
	old map:-	Bowen 1720 (plate 260)
		Road book, Britannia Depicta Or Ogilby Improv'd, including road strip maps with sections in Westmorland, scale about 2 miles to 1 inch, derived from maps by Ogilby, 1675, and a county map of Westmorland, scale about 8 miles to 1 inch, with text by John Owen, published by Emanuel Bowen, London, 1720; published 1720-64.
		At mile 14-15.
	placename:-	Ridal Hall
	date:-	1720
	period:-	18th century, early; 1720s
	old map:-	Ogilby 1675 (plate 96)
		Road book, Britannia, strip road maps, with sections in Westmorland and Cumberland etc, scale about 1 inch to 1 mile, by John Ogilby, London, 1675; and a general map of England and Wales.
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		In mile 14, Westmerland.
		Ridale hall
		house up a turning right of the road.
	placename:-	Ridale Hall
	date:-	1675
	period:-	17th century, late; 1670s
	database:-	Listed Buildings 2010 Listed Buildings 2010
		courtesy of English Heritage
		RYDAL HALL / / / LAKES / SOUTH LAKELAND / CUMBRIA / II[star] / 452647 / NY3655306354
		courtesy of English Heritage
		C16 core, the east end of north east wing late C17, the rest C18 and with early C19 main front. 2 storeys. Cement-rendered, with stone quoins, moulded architraves, cornice, balustraded parapet, panelled chimneys. Main (garden) front is 3 storeys, with a large centre bow the full height, the ground floor windows having cornices on scroll brackets. For group notes see General group description under Rydal.
	placename:-	Rydal Hall
	district:-	South Lakeland
		listed building
	coordinates:-	NY36550635
	date:-	2010
	period:-	2010s
	database:-	Listed Buildings 2010 Listed Buildings 2010
		courtesy of English Heritage
		BRIDGE OVER RYDAL BECK IN GROUNDS OF RYDAL HALL / / / LAKES / SOUTH LAKELAND / CUMBRIA / II[star] / 452650 / NY3665706319
		courtesy of English Heritage
		Below the terraces, at the east end of the front garden. Stone rubble, single segmental arch, late C17.
	district:-	South Lakeland
		listed building -- bridge
	coordinates:-	NY36650631
	date:-	2010
	period:-	2010s
	database:-	Listed Buildings 2010 Listed Buildings 2010
		courtesy of English Heritage
		SUMMER HOUSE IN GROUNDS OF RYDAL HALL / / / LAKES / SOUTH LAKELAND / CUMBRIA / II[star] / 452651 / NY3664206334
		courtesy of English Heritage
		Beside the bridge, on west bank of the beck. Snmll square building, late C17, former panelling removed.
	district:-	South Lakeland
		listed building -- summer house
	coordinates:-	NY36640633
	date:-	2010
	period:-	2010s
	database:-	Listed Buildings 2010 Listed Buildings 2010
		courtesy of English Heritage
		BARNS, STABLES ETC TO NORTH AND EAST OF RYDAL HALL / / / LAKES / SOUTH LAKELAND / CUMBRIA / II[star] / 452649 / NY3662606377
		courtesy of English Heritage
		All stone rubble, mostly late C17, in irregular plan.
	district:-	South Lakeland
		listed building -- barn; stable
	coordinates:-	NY36620637
	date:-	2010
	period:-	2010s
	database:-	Listed Buildings 2010 Listed Buildings 2010
		courtesy of English Heritage
		GAME LARDER IN GROUNDS OF RYDAL HALL / / / LAKES / SOUTH LAKELAND / CUMBRIA / II[star] / 452652 / NY3658506422
		courtesy of English Heritage
		On west bank of Rydal Beck above the barns. Small square stone substructure with external stairs up to wooden superstructure with gable.
	district:-	South Lakeland
		listed building
	coordinates:-	NY36580642
	date:-	2010
	period:-	2010s
	database:-	Listed Buildings 2010 Listed Buildings 2010
		courtesy of English Heritage
		TERRACES TO SOUTH OF RYDAL HALL / / / LAKES / SOUTH LAKELAND / CUMBRIA / II[star] / 452648 / NY3656106317
		courtesy of English Heritage
		Include balustraded terrace, steps down to lower terrace, and surrounding balustrade.
	district:-	South Lakeland
		listed building
	coordinates:-	NY36560631
	date:-	2010
	period:-	2010s
	road book:-	Cary 1798 (2nd edn 1802)
		Road book, Cary's New Itinerary, by John Cary, published by G and J Cary, 86 St James's Street, London, 1798-1828.
		page 317-318
		At Rydal is Rydal Hall, Sir Michael le Fleming, Bart.
	placename:-	Rydal Hall
	person:-	: Fleming, Michael le, Sir
	date:-	1802
	period:-	19th century, early; 1800s
	old print:-	Rose 1832-35
		Engravings - Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham and Northumberland Illustrated; from drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, and H Gastineau, described by Thomas Rose, published by H Fisher, R Fisher, and P Jackson, Newgate Street, London, 1832-35.
	date:-	1835
	period:-	19th century, early
	notes	Gardens were designed by Thomas H Mawson about 1909, for Stanley H le Fleming. Balustrades and urn etc were cast on site using Portland cement with sand and gravel dredged from Windermere. The moulds still exist at the house. The castings have not lasted well. The gardens were restored and reopened 2007. Waymark, Janet: 2009: Thomas Mawson, Life, Gardens and Landscapes: Lincoln, Francis (London)
		photographs
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- 17.2.2007
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- Coat of arms in the garden. -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- Croquet lawn. -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- Inscribed by Mary Rose leFleming Leversedge, New Zealand, descendant of the Fleming Family, 1987. -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
		Rydal Hall -- Rydal -- Lakes -- Cumbria / -- Game larder, -- NY36570647 (about) -- 31.10.2008 -- courtesy of Rydal Hall
	hearsay	The gardens were laid out by Thomas Mawson, Windermere, finished in 1910. Restored 1990s.
	Old Cumbria Gazetteer - JandMN: 2008

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